Manufacturing Apprentice - Goole, United Kingdom - Howdens Joinery

Howdens Joinery

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Goole, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you interested in joining Howdens as a Manufacturing Apprentice? Howdens can offer you a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career, with great earning potential where you will learn and develop new skills based at our manufacturing site inHowden, East Yorkshire starting from September 2023.

We are looking for ambitious and motivated individuals who can demonstrate the potential to become an integral part of our business.

Our culture is fast paced and entrepreneurial and as a Howdens employee there is an opportunity for real career progressionand excellent benefits.

We have a successful track record of developing our people through the Howdens apprenticeship scheme where you will gain recognised skills and qualifications and be fully supported through mentoring and training.

The apprenticeship:

This is a 4-year apprenticeship where you will be based at our training provider, Doncaster College, and will be based full time at the college during the first year of your apprenticeship.

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Year 1

You will learn the basics of manufacturing and will complete practical and theoretical training

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Year 2 - Your second year will be split between college and our manufacturing site in Howden where you will have the opportunity to work with key equipment and undertake practical learning across the site. This will support you in understandingthe equipment you will be responsible for, build key relationships and learn from your colleagues.
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Year 3 - You will continue your onsite training and attend college one day per week
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Year 4 - Your final year will be full time on site where you will work towards your end point assessment for the Level 3 Engineering Technician qualification

What we're looking for:

3 predicted or achieved GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) which include Maths, English, Science & Technology
Confident communication and natural problem solving skills
A willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge

What we can offer you:

Competitive apprenticeship salary (and monthly production bonus after your first year)
A permanent role with Howdens upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
Exceptional training and development programme
Apprentice community of over 600 apprentices across the UK and graduation ceremony on completion of programme
25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
Free daily lunch at our onsite restaurant and free onsite parking
Exceptional reward and recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.

We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.

Last year our sales reached circa 2.1bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.

That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy workingfor Howdens - and why we have been named one of the
10 Best Big Companies to Work For.