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Don Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd
Don Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd have a fantastic opportunity for a Trailer Body Build Apprentice to join their company to assist in the assembly and fitting of bodies to trailers and rigid bodies.
What you'll do at work
- Learning how to MIG weld steel up to 12mm thickness
- Learning how to weld other materials such as stainless steel, alloys, etc.
- Learn how to operate CNC lasers
- Learn how to operate robotic welding machines
- Become fully competent in the use of hand and air tools
- Understand how to read and work from detailed fabrication drawings
- Become capable of working to demanding deadlines
- Complete off-the-job training and portfolio work as part of the apprenticeship programme
Where you'll work
Mossfield Road
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST3 5BW
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Engineering Operative Level 2
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 3+)
- Mathematics (grade 3+)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Positive attitude
Don-Bur designs innovative trailers and rigid bodywork that reduce fuel use, minimise downtime, and streamline operations – all with safety being paramount.
We're passionate about staying ahead. Our dedicated R&D team pushes boundaries, testing new ideas with customers. This commitment has resulted in industry-leading solutions like the award-winning Safe Ground Coupling and "EBS-Safe" systems. We're dedicated to improving safety, efficiency, and value for our customers.
https://donbur.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- A competitive salary
- Company pension
- Life Assurance
- 30 days annual leave
- Continuous support and coaching
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Once the probation period is over you will be placed on an NVQ training course to become a fully qualified Fitter. We are invested in continuous career development throughout your employment and a keen interest in engineering is crucial for this role. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will achieve a nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship qualification.
Qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship
As well as gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will gain academic and vocational qualifications such as the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will also achieve Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills), as well as a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge).
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Chris Morris
recruitment@traindup.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043039.
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