Are you ready to kick-start your career?
The William Hare Group is one of the largest privately owned Steel Engineering and Fabrication businesses in Europe, with a Global footprint.
A family-owned business with a Sustainable approach to growth and operations, has allowed us to become a Carbon Net Zero business in 2021, the first in our sector to do so. Investment in technology and software combined with extensive training and development of our people has meant that we are at the frontier of digital design technologies, working on some of the most complex and iconic steel framed buildings in the UK and beyond.
William Hare is an ambitious business with the room for staff to grow throughout their career, supported all the way from apprenticeships to advanced programmes for experienced leaders in the business held collaboratively with some of our key clients and industry recognised bodies. At the heart of William Hare is the sense of family, respect, creativity and innovation.
What’s the role all about?
William Hare Limited is looking for Metal Fabrication Apprentices to complete a Level 3 qualification and join our team at the Risca Facility.
This is a 4-year apprenticeship in fabrication and welding.
A fabricator will produce work made from thick metal plates and structural steel sections, such as columns and beams, using a wide range of tools and equipment. This will contribute to projects for large-scale buildings such as the Nuclear Power plant at Hinckley Point C - which is currently the largest construction site in Europe.
Positions Available: 3
Day-to-day duties will include:
- Read and interpret engineering drawings
- Assemble components by welding them together
- Ensure finished welds are of a good standard and the required size
- Use a variety of tools, welding equipment, and overhead traveling cranes
- Implementation and adhering to all health and safety policies and completing all paperwork relating to health and safety
Working Week
Monday – Thursday (7:30 am – 16:00 pm)
Friday (7:30 am – 1:30 pm)
Candidates who are over 18 may be eligible to work condensed hours.
Salary
From £7.59 to £10.42, depending on age.
Desired Skills
- Good communication skills
- Literature, with good writing skills
- Good mathematical ability
- To be able to work on your own initiative.
Personal qualities
- Self-discipline
- Good time keeping
- High-quality workmanship
- Key attention to detail
- The ability to follow instructions
Desired Qualifications
Applicants need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A-C. This should include Maths and English. We welcome applications from people who are currently completing or have completed level 2 in fabrication and welding.