Employer Details
We are Joloda Hydraroll and we are experts in material handling, particularly for loading and unloading processes.
We’re more than ‘off-the-shelf’ at Joloda Hydraroll. We’re the pioneers, the creators, the experts. Here to innovate, automate and streamline your logistics to create the ideal solution to your loading problems.
Our world-class team have been loading and unloading for over 60 years and we have more than 500,000 loading systems under our belt. Through our deep and extensive knowledge and expertise, we inspire change and make loading solutions more efficient and effective.
We are the world leaders in loading solutions, and we’re here to lighten your load.
Opportunity
This mechanical fitting apprenticeship will cover many manufacturing techniques where you will be operating a range of hand tools and machines to fully assemble and test our finished products. At Joloda Hydraroll, we manufacture a variety of loading and unloading solutions, and our assembly departments are where these products come to life. It involves assembling manual skates, roller beds, hydraulic pumps pneumatic controls and countless more. Day-to-day, this looks like:
- Following works orders and technical drawings to assemble finished products
- Learning how to resolve problems and ensure full product function on an assembly line
- Operating a hand tools and assembly machines to complete complex operations
- Training in how to check the quality of your work and your colleagues work with various hand measurement equipment such as vernier callipers or gauges
- Interpreting technical drawings to compare with inspected parts
- Learning core mechanical assembly principals across a variety of applications
- Work with the team to improve and be more productive everyday
These day-to-day responsibilities will help increase your knowledge of complex mechanical assembly and fitting work. As we regularly manufacture new, previously unseen products, you will have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in varied ways.
These skills will help you develop through your apprenticeship and set you up for a career in manufacturing.
Entry Requirements
English, Maths and Science Grade 4/C or above (Essential)
Engineering or practical subject (Desirable)
Skills Required
- Aattention to detail
- Problem Solving Skills
- Fast Learner
- Genuine Interest in Engineering
- Team Work
Training to be Provided
Full onsite training to be provided.
Things to Consider
You must be able to travel to Waterside Trianing (St Helens) and Joloda Hydraroll (Speke) to carry out your training and complete your qualifications.
Manufacturing finished products from machined and welded steel components
Operating basic machines such as riveters and hand tools such as grinders and drills
Working to sales deadlines
Meeting quality expectations
Future Prospects
Joloda Hydraroll has a long history of apprenticeships. We always aim to offer a full-time position at the end of an apprenticeship in the specialist area. Beyond this, we will continue to invest in further education for those who show desire and promise in this area. We have 3 former apprentices now studying HND’s to increase their knowledge.
Professionally, we are proud that several former apprentices have progressed through their skilled area, into being team leaders and eventually to foreman. We are passionate about developing our own talent and will aim to push them forward at every opportunity.