Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
As an Apprentice Estimator you will start by experiencing some time in the manufacturing part of the business to gain full understanding for how the goods are manufactured. You will then work with our team of estimators to learn the skill used to produce quotations and preliminary detail drawings for our customers.
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Closing Date: 10-08-2024
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£12,480.00 to £22,308.00
Working week
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break).
Expected duration
3 Years
Possible start date
02-09-2024
Date posted
23-07-2024
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
1000266796
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
An Apprentice Estimator’s duties will include but not limited to:
- Looking at architectural drawings and providing quotations on standard and bespoke aluminium building products
- Working closely with the senior estimator
- Working with Bluebeam software to produce take-offs
- AutoCAD and detail preliminary drawings
- Using take-offs with preliminary details to produce product quantities
- Preparing detailed quotations for new and existing and new clients
- Consulting with Production on manufacturing restrictions and processes to ensure products can be manufactured
- Liaison with the Technical department to ensure that preliminary details are compliant with the company’s design principles
- Being a point of contact for incoming calls and emails from new and existing clients
- Supporting Directors on site visits making sure all paperwork is correct, accurate and up to date
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Engineering technician Level 3 Pathway - Product Design and Development Technician
You will spend four days each week working alongside and learning from experienced colleagues, and one day each week completing training at DCG's Roundhouse Campus.
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
After a further period of skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Product Design and Development
Plus one of the following - Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology (QCF) – for starts up to June 2017 only
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies (QCF) - for starts up to June 2017 only
- Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - for all starts from 1st July 2017
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On completion of this apprenticeship, you could progress to Project Management, Production Processing or become a Graduate Estimator.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Analytical skills Team working Creative Initiative Confident CAD skills
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Any fifth subject (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Technology or Engineering related subject (Grade C/4) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade D) Desired
A Level or equivalent Science, Technology or Engineering related subject (Grade D) Desired
BTEC or equivalent Engineering (Grade Pass) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
From our sites in Ilkeston, Dales design and manufacture an extensive range of standard and bespoke aluminium building products including fascia and soffit systems and brise soleil. In addition to being quality assured to BS 9001 (Design & manufacture) we also offer an unrivalled design service with our technical department on hand to guide our customers through the design process without charge. Our network of preferred installers, with whom we have formed close relationships over many years, offer supply and fix packages of our materials allowing customers to specify our systems with the knowledge that they will be designed, manufactured and installed to the highest possible standards. Continuous investment in the latest CAD/CAM technology, factory equipment and personnel development ensures that we keep up with the market as it evolves.
Employer
DALES FABRICATION LTD
www.dales-eaves.co.uk
Address
CROMPTON ROAD IND EST
ILKESTON
DERBYS
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
Engineering technician (level 3)
