What do you know the company?

 In 1981, Magneco/Metrel was formed by a merger of two small companies

 Magneco who made fired shapes and Metrel who made monolithic refractories.
 The concentration was to be on innovation and the creation of value to the customer
by lowering the cost of his production.
 Privately owned manufacturer of Met pump Brand Colloidal Silica bonded
monolithic refractory available for a variety of manufacturing applications.

To Our Customers
we are dedicated to providing products, services, designs, systems, installations and ideas
which yield a better value than is available from any other source.
To Our Suppliers
we are dedicated to providing an open atmosphere where we share our information and are
receptive to supplier’s ideas to help us be a valuable customer.
To Our Employees
we are dedicated to open communications, participation, growth and opportunity in an
atmosphere of mutual respect and helpfulness to each other and to our customers,
suppliers, shareholders and communities. Each employee should be able to provide the
greatest possible value to himself and Magneto/Metre.
To Our Shareholders
we are dedicated to providing a continuing increase on the value of your investment in a
company in which you can always be proud of your ownership.
To All of Our Customers, Suppliers, Employees & Shareholders
we are dedicated to continually earning your loyalty and we pledge our loyalty to you.

What do you know about the job description?

 candidate will develop the necessary skills to be able to undertake routine servicing of
specialised mixers and pumps used in the application and installation of the Company’s
Refractory products.
 This will be a multi-discipline role with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical elements.
 Good analytical skills to establish the cause (and rectify) any breakdown of the equipment
as will be working under pressure as most installation work is time critical.
 Willingness to travel throughout Europe and to work in various industrial sectors such as
Iron & Steel, Aluminium and Glass.
 Adapt to assisting with work other than directly associated with the primary maintenance
function.
 the ideal candidate will have experience or come from a Motor Mechanic type discipline

History of the company?

Early product combinations of Magneto/Metre were refractory stool inserts with Metre
mortars, coatings and patch materials; Magneto dams, weirs and baffles combined with
Metre low cement constables and tunic veneers. Blast furnace cast house refractories which
evolved from: fast drying shovel set and ramble materials using colloidal silica as a binder; to
resin bonded ramming mixes and shapes made from low cement constables licensed from
Kawasaki’s Refractories, starting in 1983.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?

I have always had a technical mind and enjoy solving problems as well as having excellent
communication skills and can communicate with all levels of personnel. I am very organised
and thorough, I always ensure that my work is well thought out and completed on time also
with my utmost effort.  I would say my weakness when starting a new task I tend to rush in
without taking in all the information provided and I am more likely to make mistakes. I am
learning to correct this by being patient and planning more before I start

Why do you want to work for the company?

It is a very well established company within the UK and a leader in its industry. As there are
many employees there is always room for Improvement. It is a sense of achievement not just
in my working life but in my personal life

Why the role suits you?

I believe that the role is suited to me as from experience such as building circuits manually
and I found this extremely beneficial a gained a better understanding of the task. Allowing
me to become more independent alongside helping me to reach a goal of a fully qualified
technical engineer.

What experience you have?

While on my level 3 course I have learnt how to build and test circuits also the interpreting of
different engineering drawings. I have already gained my safety passport where I had to
learn about how important safety is at work.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself having completed all of my relevant studies to the highest grades while learning
the trade. Having completed this my aim so to become a fully qualified engineer with luxury
and leisure.

Why are you the best candidate?

I honestly believe that both I and the company will benefit if I became an apprentice at the
company. I will be able to offer your company great enthusiasm, passion and determination
to succeed in the engineering industry. For myself, I will be given the opportunity to learn
from such an honourable and respected company.  
About yourself?
I am currently studying an electrical apprenticeship course and I am now wanting to gain an
apprenticeship as I feel that this is the way I can progress more career more effectively with
the backing of a good company.

What is your motivation?

I like problem solving that point in a project when you come up against something not
familiar, you have to think outside the box

What would your personality be summed up as?

In my personal life I am always organising everybody. People look up to me for plans and
ideas, this shows in some ways that I am a natural leader.

Team working?
A good team needs to have clear objectives and goals. Each person needs to be clear what
their role is and what is expected of each person. There needs to be openness and trust with
clear communication.

Questions?

What day to day responsibilities will I be taking on? What do you enjoy about working for the
company? Will I be offered a full time role? What dates will I visit Blackpool college?