Mechanical Apprentice

Adler & Allan Ltd
Chichester
19 hours ago
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Job Description Mechanical Apprentice Chichester - Onsite Permanent, full-time Competitive salary plus benefits Flotech Performance Systems are a growing provider of specialist products, systems, and services to the Oil & Gas, Chemical and Process Industries based in Chichester, West Sussex. Flotech Performance Systems maintains its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), along with Quality /Safety & Environmental methodologies. Fabrication and assembly of bespoke designed project parts and assemblies, as part of a weld & fabrication team, you will be undertaking on job training (Under enhanced supervision - with assured safety systems in place) that covers bespoke and specific fabrication & manufacturing practices that include use of power equipment and hot work / grinding - you are to assure your own safety at all times, you are not to conduct any activities without supervision from a competent employee. This Apprenticeship workplace will be combined with attendance at college - conducting an engineering-based course. More about the role: Read and understand technical design drawing specification - (CAD Training to be provided). Equipment testing2 (Training to be provided). Product mechanical assembly to drawings specification. (Supervised). Safe use of weld & power / hand equipment (To include grinder - Full training and supervised). Adherence / control / completion of fabrication documentation to Flotech Standard3. Correct use of All PPE - You will not undertake confined spaces or RPE Equipment activities. Ability to consistently weld (tack) and fabricate whilst conforming to all hot work safety regulations (Training and supervised). Ability to assemble mechanical systems to Flotech specification (Training and supervision provided). Qualifications About you: Driving Licence. Use of various LOLLER Equipment (Cranes / Fork Lift). stablished Safety Behaviours - PPE / Safe working practices. Working both independently and as a team member. Working to exacting deadlines and quality standard. Industry specific knowledge and experience. About us: At Adler and Allan Group, were not just a company - were environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. Were a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients. Additional Information Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

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