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Solid Surface Fabricator Apprentice

Salary Range
£13,000 - £13,000
£1,083 - £1,083 / mo
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Milton Keynes, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
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68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Opportunity information

Salary £13000 per year
Duration 15 months
Advert closing date 24/03/2023

Description

This role is ideal for school leavers who have a creative interest and a keen eye for detail to join an experienced team of fabricators and fitters to create beautiful, high quality acrylic solid surfaces for a variety of applications using premium materials. Take a look at our work on our website.

Report to the Operations Director on a daily basis.
  • Shadow the lead fabricators as directed.
  • To build an understanding of a Fabricators role with an enthusiastic and inquisitive approach to learning.
  • To assemble pre-cut material once trained.
  • To maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Report any potential hazardous issues immediately.
This role is perfect for someone with excellent time keeping skills, a confident communicator with good listening skills. You’ll be self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn and work alongside an experienced dedicated team.

We reserve the right to close applications earlier than the specified closing date if volume has been reached.

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Maths A*-C/4-9

Driving licence holder would be preferable.

Training to be provided

On the job training will be provided initially by shadowing our lead fabricators.

Additional training for Manual Handling, Health and Safety, Slips and Trips Etc will be carried in house.

Once the apprentice has built up their confidence, they will be assigned small tasks to enable them to complete whilst receiving regular monitoring.

The successful candidates will be enrolled onto the Corian fabricator course once they have gained a good understanding of the tools and materials used.

Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship

You will be fully supported in the role by the Production Supervisors and Milton Keynes College.

Training with Milton Keynes College, one day a week

Ongoing training, support and development with the employer

External Training – First Aid, Health and Safety, Manufacturer Workshops

Diploma in Manufacturing (Knowledge and Skills

Things to consider

Skills required

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Future prospects

On successful completion of your apprenticeship a full-time placement within the company will be offered.

Hours per week 40
Working week 7am – 4pm Mon-Fri (1 Hour Lunch Per Day Paid)
Apprenticeship standard Lean manufacturing operative (Level 2)

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, MK14 5BN
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

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Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Solid Surface Fabricator Apprentice roles across MK College's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13,000 - £13,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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