Apprentice NI - Welding and Fabrication
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to continued growth and expansion of spray facilities, Fleming-Agri Products require Apprentice Welder/Fabricator to join our Team.
An exciting opportunity to join our Team. You will work as part of the production process ensuring efficiency and effective technique in all industrial activities.
Fleming-Agri Products is a highly successful machinery manufacturer for Agriculture and Countryside Care. Based in Newbuildings, Fleming Agri Products currently has over 120 employees working in a modern purpose-built factory.
About The Role
To work as part of the production team, assisting in various stages to prepare the range of machinery produced by Fleming Agri Products for the next step in the production process. Always ensuring that a high level of health and safety is maintained at all times.
- Great opportunity for recent school leavers or an alternative career pathway
- 3 ½ Year City and Guilds Apprenticeship
- Working towards a Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering
- College based training @ NWRC Springtown beginning September 2018 and workplace training at Flemings Newbuildings beginning October 2018.
In Return:
- An opportunity to begin or develop a career in Manufacturing and Engineering.
- Excellent company training and progression program's. All training will be provided for the right candidate.
- The opportunity to train in the use of spray facilities and develop an excellent career.
- Company Profit Share Scheme.
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Self-catering canteen facilities.
We carried out detailed risk assessments within our factory and office. Risk assessments on specific job roles and functions were also completed. Based on these assessments, social distancing, increased hygiene and PPE measures have been put in place.
Required Criteria
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All Training Will be Provided for the Right Candidate
Skills Needed
Communication, Production Operations, Teamwork
About The Company
The Fleming Agri factory is based in Newbuildings, North West Northern Ireland. The purpose built factory was established in 1983 on a modest half acre site.
Over the years the factory has had several expansion developments including a £1.1m expansion which was completed in 2013. More recently a new 22,000 square feet factory has been opened mid 2020 for the manufacture of larger capacity trailers and vacuum tankers.
With the pace of new technology moving so fast, the company embraces a policy of continuous improvement, involving the most up to date design packages, CNC production machinery and processes including robotic welding.
Company Culture
All Fleming products are designed and manufactured with our motto “Simplicity is our Strength” in mind.
Here at Fleming Agri we aim to manufacture products with a strong, simple design, making them easy to operate and run while offering sufficient strength for their given purpose.
Our products are customer focused with research and design carried out by our in-house engineering team who continually work to a standard that has the end-user’s satisfaction in mind.
All new products are extensively tested throughout the design and development process to ensure the customer has quality and strength in the product and a value for money machine as the end result.
Company Benefits
At Fleming Agri, we are always on the lookout for new employees to join our team.
If you have drive and ambition to work hard, in what can often be a challenging environment, Fleming Agri want to hear from you.
We offer competitive packages for all our staff.
Salary
Based on Experience per hour
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice NI - Welding and Fabrication roles across Fleming Agri Products's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,200 - £29,400 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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