Engineering Fitter Apprentice
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Company: Hayward Tyler Group Ltd
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Location: Luton, LU1 3LD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,325.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering
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Ref: VAC-13306
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Application Deadline Date: 21/06/2024
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Start Date: 16/09/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Thursday 7:00am-3:15pm Friday 6:00am-12:00pm
Brief Description
As an apprentice at Hayward Tyler in Luton, you will be working alongside qualified engineers and gaining the training necessary to become a skilled operative with training in core areas such as assembly and dismantlement of large rotating equipment, using various hand tools
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have a minimum of 4 GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) including English, math's and Science, or equivalent, or a technical subject such as Engineering or Product Design.
If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01536 413508
Personal Qualities
Hayward Tyler are looking for committed individuals who are keen to learn and progress through their apprenticeship, both from an academic and practical perspective, have ambition to achieve their best and have a good work ethic.
Skills Required
Hayward Tyler are looking for individuals who are proactive, practically minded and with an interest in all things engineering. Any experience in using hand tools would be a real advantage.
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Engineering Fitter
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Future Prospects
Hayward Tyler have a proven track record in developing the skills and talents of their Apprentices.
The invaluable skills and qualifications obtained throughout their apprenticeship programme have enabled them to move through various roles within the company, for example Mechanical Fitter, and progress to positions such as Production Engineer.
Vacancy Detail
As an apprentice to Hayward Tyler, you will be trained to become a skilled Engineering Fitter with training in core areas such as, interpreting drawings/specifications for required components or assemblies, refurbishing/fault finding and problem solving, using various tooling & equipment, quality checking/testing and calibration of units/ components.
The Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship is aimed at people who wish to gain real engineering qualifications as well as practical on the job skills. This is achieved through a combination training/tuition and work-based learning activities.
The 4 Year Apprenticeship programme is structured in partnership with the college and is organised as follows:
Year one:
Gaining skills in understanding, reading engineering drawings, basic assembly and dismantlement, hand tools/techniques and measuring equipment.
Year Two:
Specific training in core areas to develop skills such as planning work activity, resources, equipment and tooling.
Year Three:
Developing your workshop skills using more focused techniques.
Year Four:
Working towards being a skilled Fitter and improving competence in a chosen specialty.
Other Information
Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team.
Candidates will be asked to complete an application online and if successful will be invited for a further assessment with Hayward Tyler. This will involve you undertaking a number of tasks that will show the company how well you work under pressure as well as when you are part of a team.
If you are successful, we will be looking for you to start your new career with Hayward Tyler in early September!