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
- We are a strong, family owned, well established company. We own our site at Blandford.
- 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.
- We have been manufacturing medical furniture & equipment since 1953, are recognised as a major supplier to the National Health Service & have a worldwide customer base.
- We are a hard-working, professional, friendly & supportive team.
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Chat to us or Apply for an Apprenticeship
Manufacturing & Engineering Apprenticeship
To find out more, or for an informal discussion about an apprenticeship, please contact us on 01258 484482 or email hr@bristolmaid.com
Send your application to:
Human Resources,
Hospital Metalcraft Ltd,
Blandford Heights Industrial Estate,
Blandford Forum.
Dorset.
DT11 7TG
Chat to us or apply for an apprenticeship
To find out more, or for an informal discussion about an apprenticeship, 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