Shropshire manhole manufacturer to recruit new apprentices

Fabweld Steel Products, which has an established reputation for growing its own talent with an award-winning programme of training and development, is looking to take on the three new members of staff early in the New Year.

Managing director Richard Hilton said: “We're delighted to be able to offer three new apprenticeships at Fabweld, as we look to grow our workforce to cope with future demands.

“We're have two vacancies to join our team on the shopfloor and are looking for a welder/fabrication apprentice and a laser programming/operator apprentice. The third position is for a sales adminsitrator apprentice, also joining our successful team at our Madeley offices.

“All three apprentices have the opportunity to progress their careers in our business. We employ 36 people and with more than 31 per cent of the workforce starting as trainees. Many of them now hold key roles here.

“We continuously strive to develop and enhance the skills of all our employees to ensure our customers receive the highest levels of service, quality products and advice from our team.”

The company, which is a European market leader in the design and manufacture of access covers and drainage equipment already has one apprentice on board. Harry Hilton is currently on placement with the Telford-based TDS Academy, learning the skills and techniques of Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Mr Hilton added: “We're looking for applicants with a strong team and work ethic, who are willing to work towards their NVQ Level 3 and they will need to attend college one day a week.”

“In return, we can offer a the opoprtunity to progress within our company, a share in our production based bonus, as well as other benefits including our company pension scheme and social club events.”

Applicants should write, attaching a CV, to Kerrina Phillips, Finance & Personnel Manager, by email to KerrinaPhillips@manholes.co.uk the closing date for applicants is January 14.