Apprentice Welder / Fabricator

FURNISS & WHITE (FOUNDRIES) LTD

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About the Role

Do you want to become the next generation of steel worker in Sheffield? Forge a successful career with Furniss and White! If you want support and opportunity in a family run business, this is your chance to train while you earn!

As an apprentice welder/fabricator, you'll be initially responsible for the following (but not limited to):

  • Manufacture and repair of cores and castings
  • Grinding, burning and gouging of steel
  • Working to quality standards required for the components
  • Finishing castings to customer’s requirements
  • Undertaking final inspections of finished components
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area
  • Comply to relevant environmental and safety standards

You’ll develop your skills under the supervision of expert mentors and tradesmen at Furniss and White, learning a variety of duties by working around the site and supporting the manufacturing process. You’ll be taught and mentored to achieve your full potential, encouraged to progress and become another qualified member of the team. 

If you are committed and ready to take your first step into a career, then please apply now! This apprenticeship and opportunity will be highly competitive, so don’t miss your chance!

This is a successful foundry with a great reputation that works to a tight schedule on unique jobs. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (consider the business’ location), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.

Further industry appropriate training.

A lifelong career in the industry with Furniss and White.

About the Training

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their North Notts (Worksop) Campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Welder/Fabricator.

The Apprentice Standard you will be studying is Plate Welder – Level 3.

About the Employer

Established in 1980, Furniss and White are a family-owned, independent British steel foundry specialising in castings, fabrications and precision machining. Reputation, craftsmanship and innovation has fueled the company’s growth for over 40 years. Furniss & White now employs more than 110 people in five separate divisions; the company has continued to foster new generations of industry-leading talent through its apprenticeship programme.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to use hand tools
  • Prioritise workload
  • Computer literate
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Can-do attitude
  • Willing to learn

Training Provider

RNN GROUP

Course/Training

Engineering operative (level 2)

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