Welder Apprentice - Banbury, United Kingdom - Hawkins Group of Companies Ltd

Hawkins Group of Companies Ltd

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Banbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Hawkins Steel Ltd (part of Hawkins Group of Companies Ltd) provide a complete range of fabrication services to a multitude of clientele offering bespoke fabrication solutions no matter the size, shape or complexity.

Experience and understanding of general construction, steelwork design, processes and finishes, varies greatly from client to client.

As such, Hawkins Steel offers a level of support to match their appropriate experience, ensuring that all expectations are surpassed and projects run smoothly.

Hawkins Steel produces structural steel to the harmonised standard which covers fabricated structural steelwork to BS EN 1090:
Execution Class 2. Experienced fabricators work with mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium and bronze.

They work with precision and attention to detail, ensuring a top-class finish is achieved for all structural steel, mezzanines, feature staircases, architectural balustrades, handrails and balconies.

Everyone at Hawkins is committed, hardworking and passionate about what they do.

Hawkins strives to provide a positive and fun working environment that focuses on comfort, collaboration and creativity to promote problem solving, effectiveness and success.

Hawkins invests in staff training and development and embraces continuous improvement. Hawkins strives to and enhance staff engagement, job satisfaction and wellbeing.

About the job

The apprentice journey at Hawkins starts with and initial labouring phase to ensure that skills required in the steel workshop are learnt and well understood prior to entering the formal apprenticeship.

The purpose of this role to work under the direction and guidance of experienced supervisors and welder fabricator, carry out general labouring and welding for the steel workshop.

The job holder will work towards and be expected to achieve a General Welder Level 2 qualification or equivalent.

Reporting to Fabrication Supervisor

Location Unit 9a, Thorpe Way, Banbury, OX16 4SP - Hawkins 1 or 3 and site locations

Job type Full-time, 24 months contract

Key Responsibilities

To ensure the steel workshop clean, tidy and organised at all times, ensuring that labelling is accurate and up to date.
To ensure that equipment/products are stored neatly.
To support the manufacturing process with general labouring works.
To carry out all fabrication and welding activities as required.
To use small tools and equipment as required including powered machines

(for eg:

guillotines and brake press).

To attend College (1 day a week
TBC), and undertake any additional training as requested.
To take part in the apprentice review process.
To follow Health & Safety policy and procedures, including the wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) where needed.
To operate all machinery and equipment including forklift truck and overhead crane in line with the company's safe operating procedures.
To assist in steel installations on construction sites and live manufacturing facilities.
Any other duties as required by the Fabrication Supervisors and Steel Director.

Person specification

Experience and knowledge

Ability to understand and follow instructions
Team player
Problem solving ability and positive attitude to drive continual improvements forward
Good timekeeping and reliability
Good knowledge of English and communication skills (GCSEs English
Level 1)
Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times
To be physically fit
Can demonstrate attention to detail and show initiative
To undertake any training as requested by the company

Advantageous but not essential