Fabricator Welder Apprentice

CAMGRAIN STORES LIMITED; Linton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Camgrain Stores Limited is seeking a motivated Fabrication Welder Apprentice to join the Engineering Team. This role offers Leeds-based training and a clear path to a permanent Fabrication Welder/Engineer position after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship runs for 2 years with a Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm schedule, providing national qualifications and hands-on experience in MIG/MMA welding and fabrication techniques.

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
• GCSE requirements for entry to engineering apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Learn safe fabrication and welding techniques under supervision.
• Manufacture, repair and modify steel components for plant and equipment.
• Assist with MIG and MMA welding on a variety of engineering projects.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes across the grain storage facility.
• Carry out equipment inspections and identify defects.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Learn to use fabrication equipment including pillar drills, bandsaws, grinders and hand tools.
• Assist with installation of new plant and machinery.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the workshop.
• Follow company health, safety and food safety procedures at all times.
• Work alongside the engineering team during planned maintenance and breakdowns.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and attend college/training provider as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Introduction

Camgrain Stores Limited is the UK's largest farmer-owned grain
storage co-operative. We provide seamless supply-chain integration
for our farmer-members.

About the Employer

Camgrain Stores Limited is the UK's largest farmer-owned grain
storage co-operative. We provide seamless supply-chain integration
for our farmer-members from combine to the end user through our
three strategically positioned, Advanced Processing Centres (APC's)
across Central England.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Fabrication Welder
Apprentice to join our Engineering Team. This is an excellent
opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a modern agricultural
grain storage business while gaining nationally recognised
engineering qualifications.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

• Learn safe fabrication and welding techniques under supervision.
• Manufacture, repair and modify steel components for plant and
  equipment.
• Assist with MIG and MMA welding on a variety of engineering
  projects.
• Support preventative maintenance programmes across the grain
  storage facility.
• Carry out equipment inspections and identify defects.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Learn to use fabrication equipment including:
  o Pillar drills
  o Bandsaws
  o Grinders
  o Hand tools
• Assist with installation of new plant and machinery.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the workshop.
• Follow company health, safety and food safety procedures at all
  times.
• Work alongside the engineering team during planned maintenance and breakdowns.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and attend college/training
  provider as required.

Training Outcome

Career progression opportunities on successful completion of the
apprenticeship, with the potential to progress into a permanent
Fabrication Welder/Engineer role.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 17:00pm

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE