Apprentice Spray Painter (Komatsu)
We are looking for Engineering Apprentices to join our Paint Department. We are looking for individuals with a keen interest in spray painting, who are enthusiastic, reliable and have the willingness to work hard within an engineering environment.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Komatsu is an international leader in the field of construction and mining equipment. The Company headquarters are in Tokyo and we employ around 63,000 people worldwide. Komatsu UK Ltd is based in Birtley, close to Gateshead, and employs over 500 people engaged in the design and manufacture of medium-sized hydraulic excavators.
Our Apprentice Programme is well established and we are proud to see the success and development of our employees who began their career on the Apprentice Programme. We have a strong ethos of continuous improvement, and welcome ideas and suggestions from our employees.
We are looking for Engineering Apprentices to join our Paint Department.
What will I do?
Initially you will be based at the TDR Training Centre in LongBenton.
Once you have completed your initial training at TDR, you will spend the remainder of the four year apprenticeship working at Komatsu UK in the Paint Department.
In conjunction with TDR you will work to achieve your NVQ Level 3 Surface Finisher.
What you will learn
- How to work safely
- How to prepare and spray paint parts and finished machines to a high quality standard
- How to operate machinery such as spray guns and overhead cranes
- Fault finding
- How to follow work procedures/drawings
- Team work and continuous improvement
Salary and Benefits
- Starting salary is £16,693 with regular increases
- 26 days holiday each year
- Company Gym
- Better Health at Work Programme
- Active Sports and Social Club with charity fundraising opportunities
- Opportunities for learning and development throughout your career
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
- GCSE English Language or English Literature (Grade 4 or above) essential
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential
- There will be the opportunity to secure permanent employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Join us for a Factory Tour to explore our site, learn about our operations, and discover the various apprenticeships we offer. Tours will take place on Wednesday 18 March at 11am and 3pm, or Tuesday 24 March at 4pm.
If you’d like to attend a Factory Tour please email HRTeam.UK@komatsu.eu stating which day and time is best for you.
YOU MUST APPLY DIRECT TO KOMATSU AS THEY DO THEIR OWN RECRUITMENT
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Komatsu is an international leader in the field of construction and mining equipment. The Company headquarters are in Tokyo and we employ around 63,000 people worldwide. Komatsu UK Ltd is based in Birtley, close to Gateshead, and employs over 500 people engaged in the design and manufacture of medium-sized hydraulic excavators.
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Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 2QX
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