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Apprentice Welder

Employer
City of York Council
Location
York, North Yorkshire
Salary
£12,656
Closing date
23 Jun 2021

Job Details

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City of York Council are seeking to recruit an apprentice welder within the wider blacksmiths/highways team

This post will  contribute towards the provision of an efficient and effective service/team in highway metalwork repairs and installation work within a highways environment, as well some workshop fabrication through the training, knowledge and skills development

During your time with us, you will be working towards a General Welder level 2 apprenticeship which will include in procedures such as MIG(Metal Insert gas)TIG (Tungsten insert gas)/ SMA (Shielded metal arc)

Further details can be found at: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/

You will require drive, enthusiasm, good inter personal skills, be a  good communicator and have the ability to learn all attributes of the role within a small friendly team.

You will work alongside our team and will assist with:

  • the maintenance, repairs and installation of highway metalwork assets including signs/sign posts, guard rails, fencing, barriers, gates, walkway hand rails, minor vehicle repairs etc.
  • the installation of new and repaired or fabricated highways metalwork assets using a full range of installation materials and techniques
  • routine checking and testing of all types of welding equipment including gas bottle regulator valves/torches/bottles etc

Fixed Term for 18 months

As part of our recruitment process, you will be asked to complete an on-line assessment in English and maths with East Riding College prior to being invited for an interview. The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health and Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning and Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Derek Grant, Street Lighting/blacksmiths Delivery Manager, derek.grant@york.gov.uk  or on 01904 553090 

Closing date:  Wednesday 23 June 2021 at 12 midnight

Interview date:  Week commencing Monday 19 or 26 July

Job Description

Company

The City of York has a rich history stretching back nearly 2000 years; George VI once said that: 'The history of York is the history of England'. York has a wealth of heritage and history. York attracts over four million visitors a year and popular destinations include York Minster, which is the largest Gothic cathedral in Europe, the Castle Museum, the National Railway Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre. Tourism is an important industry in York and the city also has a thriving bioscience, technology and research sector, centred on the City's Science Park. Other major employers include Nestle, City of York Council and York Hospitals NHS Trust. York has excellent transport links, being on the East Coast Mainline and close to the A1M. From York seaside resorts such as Scarborough, Whitby and Filey or the North York Moors National Park are a short journey by road or rail.

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Telephone
01904 551550
Location
City of York Council
Library Square
North Yorkshire
GB

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