Fabrication & Welding Apprenticeship

About Us

Exyte Hargreaves is a mechanical HVAC contractor, specialising in Ventilation and Smoke & Fire Safety. We offer a comprehensive service spanning Design, Engineering (including Digital & BIM), Procurement & Manufacture, Installation and Testing & Commissioning). Our business operates across many core market sectors, including Energy & Decommissioning, Defence, Transport, Residential and Commercial.

For over 150 years we’ve delivered some of the most complex, challenging, iconic projects in the world.

The Role

Produce galvanised sheet metal products for Smoke Systems, Ventilation and Extraction using various types of hand and power tools and spot-welding techniques. Manufacture stainless steel high integrity systems, using welding techniques as MIG/MAG, TIG and Robotic Welding. The safe use of different machinery within the manufacturing process including the CNC Press Brake, Laser Cutter, and Iron Worker. Access drawings, models, and documentation via personal tablet, to enable accurate production. Assist in maintaining an injury free workplace where everybody goes home safely.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement EHL ‘Core Values’ within daily tasks.
• Develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours working alongside highly skilled colleagues who will offer support and guidance throughout the apprenticeship.
• Manufacture products in accordance with drawings and models.
• Liaise with colleagues from Environment, Safety and Health to ensure a safe working environment.
• Work alongside colleagues from Quality to understand requirements for each product, to ensure quality is met at all times.
• Work towards the Fabrication and Welding Standard including End of Point of Assessment, attending external Training Provider on a monthly and/or weekly basis.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• 3 GCSEs – English, Maths grades 4 & above.
• A-Level / Level 3 qualification Engineering / relevant Work Experience.
• The ability to use Digital Technology.

Our Core Competencies

Our five Core Competencies set the foundation for collaboration, learning and development. They will help turn our Vision and Values into action; provide a common language to talk about our skills; and offer a common basis to drive success across our business.

• Grow Talent. Our goal as an organisation is to attract competent people, retain dedicated employees and develop talented colleagues within each operational level to build a future-ready company.
• Drive Results. To keep and grow our strong market position, we must transform our corporate strategy directly into measurable and sustainable results.
• Take Ownership. We strive to establish an appreciative culture in which all employees feel empowered and take responsibility.
• Embrace Change. To develop products and services that go beyond what is imaginable today.  We, as an organisation, must be agile.  As individuals we must remain curious.
• Inspire Customers. Creating value for our clients is a key component of our growth strategy.  Therefore, client satisfaction should be an important motivator for us individually and collectively.

Exyte Hargreaves is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, race, ethnic origin, disability, marital status or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

To apply please get in touch by emailing careers@exyte-hargreaves.net or use the application form on this page to submit your application directly.