Herefordshire Apprenticeship vacancies with HWGTA
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- Please note this is not a complete list of vacancies available at any one time.
- As Accountancy and Engineering apprenticeships have one intake each year in September, these will not be advertised all year round and may just feature the company recruiting or type of role(s) available.
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Commerce
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allpay has an exciting vacancy available for Contracts Officer Apprentice to join our Contracts Team. The role is based in our Hereford Head Office. People are at the heart of any successful business and here at allpay, we believe it is no different.
What you will do in your working day
You will join a friendly, professional, and dedicated team who pride themselves on delivering the highest standards of contract management and attention to detail.
- Reporting to Contracts Team Leader, in this role you will learn all aspects of how a contractual agreement is drafted, collated, and dispatched to clients
- You will support the team in reviewing standard contractual terms and develop your knowledge and skills to be able to assist with client queries as well as queries from other departments
- In your role you will undertake a variety of administration tasks to assist the team and to ensure all clients have an up to date and accurate contract
- As part of your role, you will have the opportunity to assist with various projects and liaise with other departments, including sales, legal and compliance
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Microsoft skils, Good telephone manner.
Contact
Hayley Grismond
01432 377010
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An Apprentice IT Sales role provides an entry point for individuals looking to start a career in technology sales. Apprentices in this role work closely with experienced sales professionals to learn the fundamentals of selling IT products and solutions.
What you will do in your working day
Responsibilities typically include:
- Supporting the sales team in lead generation
- Conducting market research
- Engaging with customers
- Assisting in the preparation of sales proposals
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Initiative, negotiation skills, Adaptability
Contact
Hayley Grismond
01432 377010
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An opportunity for an Accounts Apprentice to join the nation’s largest roofing and cladding company. We have branches across the UK serving a growing client base that includes a number of blue-chip clients produce much repeat business. You will join the team at a time of business growth and for the right candidate, we offer a prosperous career
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
- Match supplier invoices against corresponding purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Collaborate with the Procurement team to resolve any discrepancies or issues with invoices
- Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and documentation
- Support the Finance team in various accounting tasks and projects as needed
- Participate in training sessions to develop skills and knowledge in accounting and procurement processes
Desired skills and personal qualities
Attention to detail, Positive, Approachable, Motivated, Can do attitude
Contact
Hayley Grismond
01432 377010
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You will have the chance to delve into a variety of tasks, supporting all departments as well as gaining a qualification. It is an ideal opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in a range of business functions, whilst working alongside professionals who are committed to mentoring and fostering growth.
What you will do in your working day
- Answer and address incoming phone calls.
- Greet visitors and offer refreshments.
- Prepare outgoing mail for pick-up or courier.
- Data entry onto the Job Costing System
- admin duties of other admin team members during absences including covering the reception desk.
- Help develop efficiencies within the admin department
- Develop reports as requested
- Assist with the documentation and preparation for internal and external audits
- Assist with documenting company procedures
- A flexible attitude to other tasks
- Any other reasonable requests from other departments
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Problem solving skills
Contact
Hayley Grismond
01432 377010
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An exciting opportunity to work for an established and independent insurance business based in Hereford. You will learn the different aspects of the business including commercial insurance with the potential of spending time in our close protection and security department. You will study Business Administrator Level 3 Standard.
What you will do in your working day
- Working with Account Executives to service their clients including Renewals, New Business and Mid Term Adjustments
- Email and Letter writing
- System administration
- Face to Face and Telephone work
- General Office Administration
- Office support tasks including post etc.
- Full training provided
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Positive, Enthusiastic, Motivated to learn new things, Honest, Reliable, Forthcoming, Great attention to detail, Confident communicator, Computer literate.
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432 377002
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To provide efficient, effective all round administrative support to the HR Function.
What you will do in your working day
1. Assist with all aspects of company recruitment and the onboarding process (with the exception of no interviewing. Interview involvement will be limited to note taking.)
2. Assist in all areas of employee relations
3. Provide support in performance reviews and disciplinaries
4. Work with colleagues and management team to ensure that all HR documentation is correctly filed
5. Play a key role in the maintenance of the company’s HR systems
6. Support the HR team in implementing and developing improvements and initiatives
7. Research and arrange training courses
8. Liaise with all stakeholders and offer great customer service
9. General office administration dutiesDesired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Confident, Approachable, Interest in HR/Employment Law
Contact
Hayley Grismond
01432 377010
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A varied and fulfilling role working at the centre of one of Europe’s most sustainable garment printing companies. You will liaise with customers and suppliers on a daily basis, and work with the rest of the team ensuring work flows smoothly and that our high standards and environmental and social ethics are maintained. Duties: Liaising with suppliers and ordering stock Putting together quotes for customers etc.
What will the apprentice be doing?
· Liaising with suppliers and ordering stock
· Putting together quotes for customers
· Answering the phone and replying to emails
· Regular communication with the rest of the team
· Checking digital artwork
· Sorting incoming and outgoing stock
· Co-ordinating workflow in conjunction with the rest of the team
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Computer Literate, Adobe Photoshop experience, Excellent communication, Good telephone manner, Able to work under pressure, Motivated to learn, Able to work independently, Positive attitude, Able to multi-task, Well organised
Contact
Hayley Grismond
01432 377010
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You will be based at our Hereford site where you will provide a comprehensive and confidential administration and support service to the Corporate team whilst studying for your Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.
What you will do in your working day
· Deal with visitors and incoming calls to the organisation
· General Administration for the Corporate team and other operations as required
· Organising room hire requirements with customers
· Purchasing of supplies and materials
· Support the Finance Assistant with finance administration, when required
· Support and help coordinate special events
· Maintain accurate and complete records of correspondence and transactions
· Additional duties will be added once you become more competent in your role.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Initiative
Contact
Hayley Grismond
01432 377010
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Would you like to work for a business that’s dynamic, loves innovation and encourages people to grow and reach their potential? Duties include daily preparation of accounts to review stage, with assistance from your mentor and one on one training with your mentor with each stage of an accounts job.
Duties include:
- Daily preparation of accounts to review stage, with assistance from your mentor
- One on one training with your mentor with each stage of an accounts job
- Use of the cloud software, Xero in the preparation of accounts and VAT jobs
- Exposure to VAT returns and bookkeeping processes to see the process through to the accounts completion stage
- Responsible for your own workload, ensuring you complete each job by the agreed timescale
- Working as a team to ensure the work is delivered to clients in a timely manner
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Computer Literate, Experience in excel/outlook, Aptitude for Maths, Confident, Team player, Proactive, Motivated, Positive
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432 377002
Engineering
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Bathgate Flooring are offering the opportunity for you to learn and obtain experience/qualification in the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical engineering which you will then be able to implement within the live factory environment as part of the engineering team.
What you will do in your working day
As part of the Engineering team you will work alongside experienced engineers who are keen to support your progression. As your learning/skills develop you will be involved with both preventative and ongoing maintenance/improvement work.
Learning core skills used in the maintenance of electrical control systems and mechanical equipment such as;
- Health, Safety and the Environment, including risk assessments, safe working procedures and practices
- Use of hand and power tools
- Mechanical and Electrical fitting
- Pneumatic control
- Electrical fault finding and diagnosis
- Reading engineering drawings
- Maintenance management systems
- Supporting the engineering team with all daily tasks
- PLC Control Systems
To undertake and successfully complete suitable college courses throughout the training period, achieving academic grades and practical skills to entitle yearly progression.
CAD Design – Fusion 360.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Motivated
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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An excellent opportunity working for an established metal fabrication and welding company in our busy workshop based at Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford.
What you will do in your working day
You will be working with the rest of our team in our workshop and occasionally on site at our client’s premises.
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You will experience a varied workload ranging from fabricating small items such as brackets to larger structural steel items such as platforms. Many of the items we fabricate for our customers are bespoke which include the following to name a few:
Tanks, pipework, handrailing, staircases and platforms, security shutters, gates and balustrades.
- You will be trained to learn how to operate workshop machinery under supervision including our new CNC True Hole Plasma cutting machine. Other equipment you will gain experience in operating under supervision are: powder coating and shot blasting plant, lathes, tube and pipe bending, powered rollers and press brake.
- You will occasionally be required to attend site to carry out general line maintenance for the bottling industry and installations on construction sites.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Mechanically minded
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith group of companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.
What you will do in your working day
You will be working as part of our Research & Development team assisting with the designing of mechanical components for search and rescue equipment used in aircraft environments; as well as providing support for our production facilities.
The role involves:
- Shadowing qualified staff to both assist them with the task at hand and also to gain knowledge
- Using relevant design software (Solidworks)
- Assist with any manufacturing issues in production
- Ensure work is well documented
Desired skills and personal qualities
Team working, Initiative, Good timekeeping skills, Motivated, Enthusiasm, Politeness
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith group of companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.
What you will do in your working day
You will be working in our fully equipped machine shop; using a range of manual and CNC machines to produce piece parts that go into Search and Rescue equipment.
The role of apprentice machinist will involve:
- Shadowing qualified staff to both assist them with the task at hand and also to gain knowledge
- Produce piece parts using manual and CNC machines
- Reading engineering drawings
- Keep machines clean and in working order
Desired skills and personal qualities
Team working, Initiative, Good timekeeping skills, Motivated, Enthusiasm, Politeness
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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If you are looking for a new challenge with a global market leader which designs and manufactures aerospace search and rescue equipment, HR Smith group of companies is the one for you. We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.
What you will do in your working day
You will be working as part of our Research & Development team. Designing electronic systems for search and rescue equipment used in aircraft environments.
The role will involve:
- Shadowing qualified staff to both assist them with the task at hand and also to gain knowledge.
- Using relevant design software (Altium / MPLAB)
- Assist with any manufacturing issues in production.
- Ensure work is well documented.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Team working, Initiative, Good timekeeping skills, Motivated, Enthusiasm, Politeness
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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Join our well established team as a Fabricator / Welder apprentice. We offer a 4 year programme aimed at achieving a Level 3 Diploma in advanced manufacturing engineering. Our MD is an ex-apprentice and 40% of our current employees came through the apprenticeship programme in conjunction with HWGTA.
What you will do in your working day
Working as part of our Fabrication Team, you will:-
- Learn to weld with several welding processes to International Industry recognised Standards such as ASME IX, BS EN ISO 9606-1 and AWS D1.1
- Fabricate complex packages for the oil and Gas, Pharmaceutical and Nuclear and Hydrogen industries
- Learn how to read complex engineering drawings
- Tank Fabrication
- Vessel Fabrication
- Sheet metal work
- Mechanical maintenance
- Site installations
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Team working, Good work ethic, Interest in Engineering, Positive attitude to learning, Adaptability, Resilience, Self Motivated, Honest, Flexibility, Ambition
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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Join our well established team as a Design Apprentice. We offer a 4 year programme aimed at achieving a Level 3 Diploma in advanced manufacturing engineering. Our MD is an ex-apprentice and 40% of our current employees came through the apprenticeship programme in conjunction with HWGTA.
What you will do in your working day
Working as part of our Design Team, you will undertake the following:-
- 3D Cad modelling
- Mechanical design layouts for equipment and piping
- Fabrication drawings, eg baseplates, pipework GA drawings
- Engineering Documentation
- Quoting
- Equipment data sheets and testing procedures
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Team working, Good work ethic, Interest in Engineering, Positive attitude to learning, Adaptability, Resilience, Self Motivated, Honest, Flexibility, Ambition
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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This is a position within a small company which provides variation along with routine tasks. The candidate will be required to work as part of a small team and ultimately contribute to the fabrication, planning and production requirements of the company.
What you will do in your working day
Some typical duties could include:
- Assisting our existing fabrication manager to decide on a schedule for the day or week using information from the sales team.
- Assessing existing stock to ascertain potential shortfalls and re-stock accordingly.
- TIG and MIG welding, grinding and general preparation of components using hand-held power tools.
- The operation of bending/folding/punch equipment.
- Assembling components to provide support to the production line, moving on to more involved tasks and the completion of units once trained.
- The use of WinFab 2D software for fabrication purposes.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Good timekeeping skills, Manual dexterity
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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McConnel offers a comprehensive product portfolio, including: hedge and verge mowers, rotary and flail mowers, and an innovative range of remote-control machinery. Due to continuous sales growth and the launch of significant new products in 2024, McConnel is looking for a Level 3 Metal Fabricator Welder Apprentice to expand and strengthen its manufacturing team. Duties include: developing welding projects by analysing work orders, prints and completed assembly.
What you will do in your working day
- Fabricate components by analysing requirements; welding parts
- Develops welding projects by analysing work orders, prints and completed assembly; calculating requirements, studying metals, determining appropriate welding techniques
- Collects equipment and materials by studying specifications and component requirements; order supplies and gases
- Verifies welding results by inspecting and testing welds
- Documents actions by completing records
- Maintains safe work environment by following procedures; complying with legal regulations
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining suppliers; perform in preventive maintenance; calling for repairs as necessary
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Practical mechanical skills
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432 377002
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McConnel is a multi-award winning British manufacturing company that is leading the way as the world’s number one supplier of Power Arm and green maintenance technology. McConnel offers a comprehensive product portfolio, including hedge and verge mowers, Rotary and Flail Mowers, and an innovative range of remote-control machinery.
What you will do in your working day
- To set and operate CNC machines to manufacture precision parts according to engineered drawings and specifications
- Examine parts for quality compliance using high-level precision measurements
- Perform preventative maintenance on machines
- Responsible for working alongside other CNC Operators, assisting them and developing where necessary
- To work according to tight schedules and follow strict quality control and precise guidelines as outlined in ISO 9001/2015
- Adhere to Company health and safety and housekeeping requirements and follow company rules and acceptable codes of conduct
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor
Desired skills and personal qualities
Logical, Practical mechanical skills
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432 377002
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We are looking for a Tool Maker Apprentice to join our small, busy tool room, we are a small team of tooling engineers and toolmaker. We manufacture / refurbish old tools for our factories in Hereford, China, and India.
What you will do in your working day
Tool Maker Job Responsibilities include:
- To assist in the tool splitting
- To assist in the disassembly and reassembly of tools
- To assist in the preparation of materials to be used in tooling
- To assist in the finishing of new tooling
- To assist in the maintenance of existing tooling
- To assist in the replacing component parts, dies, punches, springs, dowels, and pins.
- To assist in the tool regrinding
- Problem solving and tool improvement
- Always comply with health and safety regulations
- Ensure that good quality product is produced to a high standard
- All parts produced are correct to drawing
- Operate other machinery hand grinders, Mag drills, hand drills, etc.
- Required to use measuring equipment
- Identify tooling requirements
- Working to tight tolerances and deadlines
- To assist in completing all necessary paperwork to a required standard and deadlines
- To assist the Toolroom Manager with CAD drawing of engineering designs
- To help with Workshop and CNC machine maintenance
- To assist in the Set, operate and program CNC Milling machines
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Creative, Practical, Reliable
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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We are looking for a Tool Maker Apprentice to join our small, busy tool room, we are a small team of Tooling engineers and toolmaker. We manufacture / refurbish old tools for our Factories in Hereford, China, and India.
What you will do in your working day
Tool Maker Job Responsibilities include:
- To assist in the tool splitting
- To assist in the disassembly and reassembly of tools
- To assist in the preparation of materials to be used in tooling
- To assist in the finishing of new tooling
- To assist in the maintenance of existing tooling
- To assist in the replacing component parts, dies, punches, springs, dowels, and pins.
- To assist in the tool regrinding
- Problem solving and tool improvement
- Always comply with health and safety regulations
- Ensure that good quality product is produced to a high standard
- All parts produced are correct to drawing
- Operate other machinery hand grinders, Mag drills, hand drills, etc.
- Required to use measuring equipment
- Identify tooling requirements
- Working to tight tolerances and deadlines
- To assist in completing all necessary paperwork to a required standard and deadlines
- To assist the Toolroom Manager with CAD drawing of engineering designs
- To help with Workshop and CNC machine maintance
- To assist in the Set, operate and program CNC Milling machines
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Creative, Practical, Reliable
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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We are a family-run engineering company with over 50 years experience. We've always invested in apprenticeships and around half of our current workforce have completed apprenticeships in their careers. You'll utilise your skills to manufacture components to drawings and access the latest machinery and robotics in both the CNC and Welding sections.
What you will do in your working day
- When in the company you will work alongside a mentor who will train you up to carry out welding operations and components to drawing specifications using the latest machinery available.
- We have recently invested in a cobot welder which will help with efficiencies of workload and in time you will receive training in this area too.
- You will adhere to the safety standards and systems of work whilst carrying out your daily job role.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Some knowledge of engineering, Practical way of thinking, Demonstrate good behaviours, Positive attitude, Good work ethic, Willing to learn and develop.
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432 377 002
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We are a family-run engineering company with over 50 years experience. We've always invested in apprenticeships, around half of our current workforce have completed apprenticeships in their careers. You will utilise your skills to manufacture components to drawings and access the latest machinery and robotics in both the CNC and Welding sections.
What you will do in your working day
When in the company you will:
- Work alongside a mentor who will train you up to manufacture components to drawing specifications using the latest machinery available.
- Your development will continue to make you multi skilled within the business with access to robotics and other automated machinery.
- You will adhere to the safety standards and systems of work whilst carrying out your daily job role.
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, Some knowledge of engineering, Practical way of thinking, Demonstrate good behaviours, Positive attitude, Good attendance record, Willing to learn and develop.
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432 377 002
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Join the team at RB Medical where you will learn various skills to include machining, understand assembly requirements, build practical knowledge of machine capabilities and required maintenance all whilst studying towards your recognised qualification.
What you will do in your working day
You will learn general G-coding(CNC) WiMAX (specific to Hurco) Mazatrol (Specific to Mazak) programming, setting up and operating of established parts, build knowledge of machining requirements and correct tool choices including speed / feeds etc.to suit materials, understanding weekly / monthly machine care.
- Show hands-on approach
- Willingness to listen, absorb information to progress manufacturing techniques
- Urge to be the best in what you do
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Initiative, Mechanically minded, Enthusiasm, Practical approach
Contact
Lisa Wilkinson
01432377002
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