Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

Day-to-day contact will be through the designated co-ordinator/team leader of that area with a direct link to the manufacturing manager.  Key responsibilities will be to work closely with the production team leader(s) within the business to learn the principles relevant to all manufacturing departments, but metalwork in particular. This is a hands-on position, and you will experience the various techniques used on a daily basis. This will go hand in hand with understanding the requirement to meet on-time delivery commitments to our customers at the required quality standards.  This will include;

• A dedicated college course to assist in learning
• Learning to understand and interpret engineering drawings
• Use of manual and mechanical tools, welding machines (MIG/TIG), bandsaw, milling machine, lathe, press brake, and laser. Training will be provided as necessary
• Learn how to meet the required quality standards
• Gain an understanding of customer specifications and standards
• Gain experience in the differences between manufacturing and servicing
• Learning to understand applicable risk assessments
• Gain an understanding of health & safety requirements
• Undertaking assembly of various containers
• Learning container construction techniques to build both simple and complex designs
• Through communication, develop a relationship with the design department in order to discuss design changes where required

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

You will be able to move onto further qualifcations within welding. 

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience Physical fitness Willing to learn Confidence Interest in design

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Science (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

GCSE Technology (Grade C/4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

The role is a factory/manufacturing environment, naturally with welding it is steeped with H&S compliance and the need for many forms of PPE that needs to be worn at all times, regardless of environmental conditions.

If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a Derby College email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.

Employer

DAHER AEROSPACE LIMITED

https://www.daher.com/en/

Address

AMBERLEY DRIVE
SINFIN
DERBY

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Intermediate

Welder (level 2)