Apprenticeships
Investment into the development of staff is key to the success & future of the company. With over 150 skilled employees, we are a significant employer in North Dorset. The company has vacancies for apprentices, offering you the opportunity to develop new skills, gain a professional qualification whilst having the security of a wage & the prospect of a career with a market leading manufacturer.

Level 2 Manufacturing & Engineering Apprenticeships
This is a way for you to earn while you learn in a real job, gaining a nationally recognised qualification. You will be part of our workforce & will work & train under an Apprenticeship Agreement. As a member of our workforce, you will also be entitled to paid holidays & other employee benefits.
What Does a Level 2 Apprenticeship Give Me?
- EAL Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations - Skills - Level 2
- EAL Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations - Knowledge - Level 2
An opportunity to complete GCSE English & Maths if you have not already done so. Successful qualification of your Level 2 Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSE passes at grades 9 - 4.
How Does the Training & Work Happen within your Apprenticeship?
- You will benefit from on-the-job training, from your colleagues at work, & off the job training with a local college. Through this, you will learn the theory & develop all the skills you need. You will also produce work which is assessed against national standards.
What are the Entry Requirements?
- English & Maths GCSEs are important, however more than good grades, we are looking for candidates who are committed, motivated, enthusiastic & reliable.
Why choose Hospital Metalcraft Ltd for your Apprenticeship??
- We manufacture our products from a wide range of materials, which includes aluminium, mild steel, stainless steel sheet & tube, wood & plastics.
- Using a wide range of processes, you will have the opportunity to gain experience, skills & knowledge in probably the widest range of manufacturing processes you will find anywhere in Dorset.
- - Cutting - Laser, Saw
- - Fabrication - Pressbraking, Tube Bending
- - Welding - Spot, Mig, Tig, Orbital (including robotic)
- - Finishing - Sanding, Vapour Blasting, Polishing, Pre-Treatment, Wheel Blasting & Powder Coating
- - Wood - Bonding, Cutting, Edgebanding, Machining
- - Upholstery
- - Assembly
- Hospital Metalcraft Ltd is a family owned , well established company manufacturing medical furniture & equipment since 1953, we are recognised as a major supplier to the National Health Service & have a worldwide customer base.
- We apply modern LEAN principles, continually invest into our staff, the development of new product ranges, as well as investing in the latest machinery, tools & systems.
- We operate to British Quality Standard ISO 9001:2015.
- We are a British Safety Council Member.
Want to see more?
Chat to us today to find out more about our apprenticeships
Please contact us on 01258 484482 or email to hr@bristolmaid.com

Send your application to:
HR Department,
Hospital Metalcraft Ltd,
Blandford Heights Industrial Estate,
Blandford Forum.
Dorset.
DT11 7TG