Apprenticeship Sign Maker/Workshop Operative, Bacup

As an Apprentice, you will receive excellent training in how to:

Understanding and following instructions on works orders Logging batch number and information on works orders Using appropriate PPE when preforming certain tasks. Working with various materials aluminium/ Steel/ Composite Competent using various hand tools Drills /Jigsaw /Grinders /Sanders /Multitool /Scalpel Knife /Tape measure. Working alone or as part of a team. Measuring and cutting sign rail /channel using Cross cut saw Measuring and cutting sheet material on Guillotine Applying sign rail /Channel to sign profile using Riveting machine Preparing sign face for vinyl print application Applying sign face print /vinyl using power/ Flatbed rollers Trimming excess vinyl using Scalpel knife Quality checking of finished sign Apply UK CA labels Gathering correct sign furniture /fixings Wrapping and packaging signs for own delivery or courier Loading vehicles Taking deliveries Keeping workshop and own working area clean and tidy

Training:
Location: Bacup, Lancashire Work based placement, no day release Specific in-house training Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative course

Training Outcome:
Permanent position once successfully passed

Employer Description:
Manufacturing signs across the UK Limelight Signs are a leading UK Road Traffic Sign manufacturer dealing with the design and manufacture of permanent and temporary road signage. With a track record stretching back over 30 years, and operating out of a specialised strategically located centre, with a large directly employed workforce we have extensive plant and fleet which gives us the flexibility and resources to respond swiftly to our client’s needs. Our experience embraces both the public and private sectors and includes major and minor capital projects, along with framework and term maintenance contracts, as well as partnering and joint venture alliances. All of our signs are manufactured to British Standards and National Highway Sector Scheme 9A for the design, assembly and provision of permanent and temporary road traffic signs. We are also a member of ARTSM (association for road traffic safety and management)

Working Hours :
Working hours are 36.75 hours/5 days per week; Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 3:45pm . You will have a 45 minutes unpaid lunch break and also a 15 minute unpaid break each morning.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Strong work ethic,Genuine industry interest