Apprenticeship vacancies at WATA

Taster Sessions in Engineering

These 4 day taster sessions are starting in April 2012 in the Peterborough area and are free of charge to people aged 19 - 24, who are looking for a career in Engineering but are unsure which area they wish to specialise in.

4 days - Electrical,
4 days - Machining/Fitting,
4 days - Welding.

The sessions may be completed in a block or day release basis. You can choose which tasters you want to complete, or you can complete all 12 days covering each area.

At the end of the taster sessions, you may be offered an 'Apprenticeship' programme, which could lead to employment in Engineering.

You can continue to claim benefits including Job Seekers Allowance whilst completing these sessions. Your travel to and from the training centre will be paid.

For further information, contact Steph on 01480 435544 or email steph@wata.co.uk

Access to Apprenticeships in Engineering

West Anglia Training Association, in partnership with Vogal Training, are offering young people (male or female) in the Peterborough area the opportunity to undergo a six month Access to Apprenticeships in Engineering. To find out more click here

Access to Apprenticeships in Warehousing & Distribution

West Anglia Training Association are also in partnership with Apex Training offering young people aged 16-24 (NEET, Male or Female) in the Peterborough area the opportunity to undergo a 3 month Access to Apprenticeships in Warehousing and Distribution To find out more click here

WATA offer Advanced Apprenticeships, in:

• Business Administration
• Customer Service
• Electrical Installation
• Electronics
• Engineering Maintenance
• Engineering Manufacture including machining, fabrication, welding and assembly
• Information Technology
• Management
• Team leading
  
  

What qualifications do I need for an Apprenticeship?

It is desirable that you have some GCSE’s and it is an advantage if these are in Maths, English and Science subjects, but qualifications are not essential. It is more important that you have the willingness to work hard and the desire to complete the training.

Current Vacancies

We currently have the following Apprenticeship vacancies.

• Apprentice Electronic Engineer
  Hitchin
  

• Apprentice Medical Engineering Practitioner
  Papworth
  
  To apply or find out more information about the employed vacancies log onto
  National Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service.
  
  
  
• Access to Apprenticeships in Engineering
  Peterborough area
  
  
• Access to Apprenticeships in Warehousing & Distribution
  Peterborough area
  
  To find out more about Access to Apprenticeships click on the links above
  

How to apply

You can contact us on 01480 435544
or fill out our online enquiry form
or email steph@wata.co.uk

We will guide you through the next steps to find a suitable WATA apprenticeship.

To find out about more Apprenticeship opportunities in your area why not search The National ApprenticeshipVacancy Matching Service

Case Studies

WATA will be featuring case studies from some of our past Advanced Apprentices. Read about their memories of the apprenticeship and find out what they are doing now.

Amy Salter - Technical Services

Colin Hinge - Electrical Maintenance

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, disability or education.

Any application submitted is handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act.