Welder/Sheet Metal Worker - Apprentice in Jarrow

The Opportunity

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers. We’re committed to our mission of being the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. Our core disciplines include scaffolding, insulation, and protective coatings, with a range of trainee and apprenticeship routes designed to support your career journey. Whatever path you choose, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to build a strong foundation for your future. Your training will be provided through accredited training partners on a block release basis.

As a Welder/Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice, you will be responsible for aiding our team primarily based at our Jarrow fabrication site. This Apprenticeship is ideal for someone looking to build a long term career in metal fabrication and sheet metal working, gaining hands on experience within a professional manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Metal fabrication and assembly
• Sheet metal working
• Using hand tools, machinery, and fabrication equipment
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Working safely and efficiently within a factory setting

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

The successful candidate should be able to communicate according to the situation and articulate themselves appropriately. You should be adaptable to change and also be resilient in character and able to deal with any challenges that may arise. Enthusiasm, reliability, willingness to learn and ability to work as part of a team are key. Proactive thinking with the ability to identify resources and solutions when faced with a challenge would be beneficial. Being organised and meticulous with the ability to demonstrate effective prioritisation and time‑management skills would be an advantage.

Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve English and Maths qualifications to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. Apprentices who do not already hold a suitable equivalent qualification in either English or Maths or both subjects are funded to achieve up to an approved level 2 qualification in these subjects. Apprentices aged 19+ at the start of their training can also be funded to study up to an approved level 2 qualification in English or Maths or both, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications and their employer agrees that this should be part of their training plan.

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.5 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 35,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients. We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our Values

• Reliability
• Ambition
• Team Spirit
• Respect

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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