Workshop Fabrication Apprentice

CANAL & RIVER TRUST

You’ll work in our workshop, carrying out maintenance and repair tasks under the guidance of our expert workshop team. You’ll build traditional skills in fabrication and welding and help manufacture new components that support and enhance the Trust’s canal and river network.

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair activities using fabrication and welding skills
  • Interpret technical drawings and templates to mark out and produce new parts using different metals
  • Operate tools and equipment safely and skilfully to join metal parts using a range of techniques
  • Check materials meet required grades, dimensions, and quality standards
  • Carry out quality inspections on components and completed assemblies
  • Deliver work efficiently, productively, and to agreed standards and programmes
  • Promote inclusion and diversity across the Trust and challenge behaviours or decisions that conflict with our values
  • Demonstrate the Trust’s values and behaviours at all times

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

  • As a Trust apprentice, you will complete your apprenticeship training both on and off-the-job, including weekly attendance at our chosen training provider
  • Whilst on-the-job, you will work with supportive colleagues to get the best out of your apprenticeship experience. We regularly arrange placements for you to build your portfolio, as well as opportunities to work on projects
  • This involves working across our network, so you may be working away from home
  • No two days are the same

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • We are fully committed to support all of our apprentices during their time with us
  • We truly value their contribution to the Trust and plan our recruitment to match progression opportunities
  • Once the apprenticeship programme is completed and your work on site is to a satisfactory level, we aim to offer ongoing employment opportunities with us

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Physical fitness

About the employer

We’re the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to walk, jog, bike, boat and rest. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.

Employer

CANAL & RIVER TRUST
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/

Address

Stanley Ferry
Stanley
Wakefield
WF3 4LZ