Boat Fitting Apprentice
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Company: Hartley Boats Limited
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Location: Derby, DE1 1LY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00507
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2022
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Start Date: 22/08/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Brief Description
Hartley Boats make sailing dinghies which are shipped world-wide. We are a small family run business with over 25 years’ experience in boat building. We are looking to recruit three young team members with a mature can-do attitude to train and pass on skills to help in their development/training and to enhance our team.
Qualifications Required
Not as important as finding the right candidates with a mature attitude and a willingness to learn.
Personal Qualities
Keen to learn with a can-do, friendly and approachable personality.
Skills Required
Good with hands and a keen to learn attitude.
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
The position could lead to a full-time position within the business on successful completion of apprenticeship and further promotion as experience is gained. In time it could lead to a management position.
Vacancy Detail
Working in our fitting team to fit boats as per boat job sheet. Helping to order stock needed for the month to ensure all parts are available to fit boats. The role involves using hand tools such as drills and screwdrivers and someone who likes working with their hands would enjoy this position.
Full training will be given and it is not essential to have a knowledge of sailing, what is important is an enthusiasm to learn, a pleasant personality and a can-do attitude and a willingness to ensure that standards are maintained and a pride in the work you have completed to ensure our customers are happy with their new boat.