Cailum Wilson’s Remarkable Academic Journey

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In 2015,Our Founder Owner Richard Bridgman became an Honorary Fellow of UCS for his dedication to young people’s training, with a particular focus on West Suffolk College. Over the years, he has regularly attended the Graduation Ceremonies at Bury Cathedral, donning the traditional hat and gown, surrounded by graduates, their families, and friends. Richard says the atmosphere in the Cathedral has always been nothing short of incredible. Unfortunately, he had to miss this year’s ceremony as he was abroad.

This year holds a special significance for Warren Services, as Cailum Wilson, who commenced his journey as an Apprentice with us in 2016, achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first person from Warren to earn a degree. Despite Cailum leaving our team during his final year of study, his determination and perseverance led him to successfully complete the qualification. We take immense pride in Cailum’s accomplishment, a well-deserved recognition of his unwavering dedication.

The attached photo captures the moment CEO Nikos Savvas personally congratulated Cailum after the ceremony, fulfilling Richard’s request. Looking ahead, we are optimistic that we will have more reasons to celebrate during the next graduation day. Two of our current Apprentices are currently in the final year of their degree course, raising hopes for a double celebration in the near future!

A few words from Cailum:

“I joined Warren back in 2016 after finishing college. I wanted to join a degree apprenticeship program in-stead of attending university on a more traditional pathway. Through a mutual friend I got the opportunity to have a phone call/interview with Richard and Will, and they were kind enough to offer me some work experience before joining the degree apprenticeship.

“Over the next few years I got the opportunity to work in most of the departments at Warren, learning from some of the best engineers in the industry. While working I studied for my HNC/HND through West Suffolk College. After being in the workshop for 4 years I then moved into design and worked on prototyping ma-chines for various customers and studied for the last leg of my degree. In the last year I moved on to Mar-shalls ADG as a Systems Development Engineer. I can’t thank enough everyone at Warren for putting up with me during my apprenticeship and teaching me vital industry knowledge, including to check what fuel you are putting in the company truck!”

New Career Opportunity – CNC Turner

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Background – Warren Services Ltd is an established and highly successful Engineering Manufacturing business based in Thetford, Norfolk.  We have a permanent opportunity for a high caliber candidate to join the machine shop.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing and progressive organisation at an exciting time.

Reporting to: Machining Manager

Main Duties/Responsibilities

  • CNC experience is essential
  • Setting and Programming skills
  • Must be experienced to a good level but not necessarily apprentice trained
  • Fanuc based programming would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of Fusion 360 would be an advantage
  • You will be working independently a lot of the time.

Additional Duties

  • Undertake any other reasonable management request
  • To attend staff meetings when requested
  • Work flexibly where possible to support the business when needed
  • Attend training requested by the company which is linked to the development of your job role
  • Ensure waste is kept to a minimum to benefit both the company and the environment
  • Ensure your working area is kept tidy at all times and general housekeeping maintained to assist with H&S procedures.

Legal Duties

  • Attend any Health and Safety training when required
  • Ensure full compliance with all areas of Health and Safety as per company Health and Safety policy
  • Ensure full compliance with health and safety personal protective equipment including work boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, overalls as required by legislation and set out in company health and safety procedures.

Salary-depends on experience and qualifications.

Hours of work: 6.00am-2.00pm Monday to Friday with a 10 minute paid tea break and a 20 minute paid rest break. Any additional hours over 40 will be paid at overtime rate

Benefits:

  • 40 hours per week Mon-Fri
  • 31 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays of which 3 must be taken at the Christmas shutdown)
  • Company Pension Scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
  • Sick pay (eligible after a qualifying period)
  • Accident/Life Insurance (eligible after a qualifying period)
  • Wellbeing Service (eligible after a qualifying period).

This job description is designed to help you in the understanding of your role and is not intended to be a definitive list of your duties as flexibility in meeting company needs is required by all employees

Please send your CV, covering letter and salary expectation to: recruitment@warrenservices.co.uk

New Career Opportunity – CNC Miller

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Background – Warren Services Ltd is an established and highly successful Engineering Manufacturing business based in Thetford, Norfolk.  We have a permanent opportunity for a high caliber candidate to join the machine shop.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing and progressive organisation at an exciting time.

Reporting to: Milling Supervisor

Main Duties/Responsibilities

  • CNC experience is essential
  • Setting and Programming skills
  • Must be experienced to a good level but not necessarily apprentice trained
  • Fanuc based programming would be an advantage
  • Knowledge of Fusion 360 would be an advantage
  • You will be working independently a lot of the time
  • Experience in food, oil/gas aerospace would be an advantage.

Additional Duties

  • Undertake any other reasonable management request
  • To attend staff meetings when requested
  • Work flexibly where possible to support the business when needed
  • Attend training requested by the company which is linked to the development of your job role
  • Ensure waste is kept to a minimum to benefit both the company and the environment
  • Ensure your working area is kept tidy at all times and general housekeeping maintained to assist with H&S procedures.

Legal Duties

  • Attend any Health and Safety training when required
  • Ensure full compliance with all areas of Health and Safety as per company Health and Safety policy
  • Ensure full compliance with health and safety personal protective equipment including work boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, overalls as required by legislation and set out in company health and safety procedures.

Salary-depends on experience and qualifications.

Hours of work: 6.00am-2.00pm Monday to Friday with a 10 minute paid tea break and a 20 minute paid rest break. Any additional hours over 40 will be paid at overtime rate.

Benefits

  • 31 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays, of which 3 must be taken at the Christmas shutdown)
  • Company Pension Scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
  • Sick pay (eligible after a qualifying period)
  • Accident/Life Insurance (eligible after a qualifying period)

This job description is designed to help you in the understanding of your role and is not intended to be a definitive list of your duties as flexibility in meeting company needs is required by all employees

Please apply in writing to Estee Ross with a covering letter and CV: recruitment@warrenservices.co.uk

Chairman of Norfolk County Council Tours Warren

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On Tuesday 3rd October, Warren had the privilege of hosting a visit from Counsellor Barry Stone, the Chairman of Norfolk County Council.

Barry’s purpose for the visit was to engage in a discussion about apprenticeships and to have a tour of our facilities at Fison and Brickfields Way.

Counsellor Barry is committed to ensuring that young people receive the necessary encouragement to make informed career choices beyond the age of 16. During his visit, he expressed a keen interest in this aspect of education and career development.

Barry was very impressed by the scale and cleanliness of our factories, as well as the wide diversity of work taking place within our organisation, leaving him with a positive impression of Warren’s operations.

New Career Opportunity – Welder/Fabricator

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Background- Warren Services Ltd is an established and highly successful Engineering Manufacturing business based in Thetford, Norfolk. We have a permanent opportunity for a high caliber candidate to join the Welding area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing and progressive organisation at an exciting time.

Reporting to – Welding & Fabrication Manager Main Duties/Responsibilities

  • Skilled Fabricator and Welder
  • Must be confident with MIG Welding
  • Have the ability to work with steel of various thickness (Thin gauge – up to 30-40mm)
  • Able to interpret engineering drawings.

Preferred Skills:

  • Time served welder
  • Competent in quality control of own work
  • TIG welding experience
  • Ability to work on various materials such as Aluminium and Stainless steels.

Personal Attributes:

  • Reliable
  • Conscientious
  • Works well under pressure
  • Problem solving approach.

Additional Duties

Undertake any other reasonable management request
To attend staff meetings when requested
Work flexibly where possible to support the business when needed
Attend training requested by the company which is linked to the development of your job role
Ensure waste is kept to a minimum to benefit both the company and the environment
Ensure your working area is kept tidy at all times and general housekeeping maintained to assist with H&S procedures.

Legal Duties

Attend any Health and Safety training when required.
Ensure full compliance with all areas of Health and Safety as per company Health and Safety policy. Ensure full compliance with health and safety personal protective equipment including work boots, safety glasses, ear plugs, overalls as required by legislation and set out in company health and safety procedures.

Salary – dependent on experience and qualifications.

Hours of work – 6.00am-2.00pm Monday to Friday with a 10 minute paid tea break and a 20 minute paid rest break. Any additional hours over 40 will be paid at overtime rate

Benefits

  • 31 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays, of which 3 must be taken at the Christmas shutdown)
  • Company Pension Scheme (eligible after a qualifying period)
  • Sick pay (eligible after a qualifying period)
  • Accident/Life Insurance (eligible after a qualifying period)

This job description is designed to help you in the understanding of your role and is not intended to be a definitive list of your duties as flexibility in meeting company needs is required by all employees.

Please apply in writing to Estee Ross with a covering letter and CV: recruitment@warrenservices.co.uk

Welcoming Four New Apprentices to Warren in 2023

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At Warren, we are thrilled to announce the arrival of four new apprentices for the year 2023. These promising individuals will be embarking on a transformative journey in the field of engineering, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them on board.

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A new beginning at Reagit training facility
Our four new starters have embarked on an educational adventure at the Reagit training facility in Norwich. This brand new institution is building a reputation for nurturing and developing young talent in various technical fields, making it the ideal place for these aspiring young people to kickstart their careers.

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Level 2 General Welding Apprenticeships
All four of our apprentices have chosen to specialise in Level 2 welding. Welding is a critical skill in the world of engineering, and we are confident that these individuals will not only excel but also contribute significantly to the industry’s advancement.

Welding, often referred to as the “art of joining metals,” requires precision, skill, and a keen eye for detail. It plays a pivotal role in constructing everything from infrastructure to machinery, and our apprentices are set to become the craftsmen and craftswomen behind these essential creations.

A warm welcome to our new team members
Warren takes great pride in fostering young talent and providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive. We believe in the power of education and hands-on experience to shape the engineers of tomorrow.

To our four new apprentices, we extend our warmest welcome. Your journey with us is not just an opportunity for personal growth but also a chance to contribute to the exciting field of engineering. We have no doubt that you will excel and become integral members of our team.

Wishing them a bright future
As our new apprentices begin their studies and practical training, we want to wish them all the best for their future endeavours. The path ahead may be challenging, but it’s also filled with incredible opportunities for learning, innovation, and personal growth.

At Warren, we are committed to supporting our apprentices every step of the way. We look forward to seeing them grow, develop, and ultimately, leave their mark on the world of engineering.

Welcome to Warren, and here’s to a bright and successful future!

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