At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn welding and fabrication while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on safety and skill development.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with a structured apprenticeship and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: 3.5-year apprenticeship with potential for growth into qualified trades roles.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in welding with expert mentoring and real-world projects.
- Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at Level 4 required; attention to detail and teamwork essential.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction
You will complete formal training while gaining practical welding and fabrication experience.
Supported by mentoring and on-the-job learning, you will assist skilled tradespeople with preparing, fabricating, and welding components, while helping maintain a safe and efficient workshop.
What You'll Do
- Ensure compliance with all WHS policies as outlined in the HR Manual and Employment Policy guide.
- Participate and contribute in all WHS Toolbox meetings.
- Participate in department WHS, Fire and Evacuation and Emergency training.
- Demonstrate a high degree of safety awareness.
- Attend and complete all training requirements for your apprenticeship.
- Engage fully in mentoring and coaching provided by qualified tradespeople.
- Maintain accurate training records and logbooks as required by your apprenticeship programme.
- Assist with setup, operation, and maintenance of welding equipment under supervision.
- Support qualified welders during fabrication processes, including material handling, assembly, and positioning.
- Learn and practice various welding techniques and fabrication processes in line with your training plan.
- Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, cutting, and marking as directed.
- Assist in the setup and layout of components for welding or fabrication.
- Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and workstations to support workshop efficiency.
- Assist in general fabrication activities including measuring, cutting, and basic fitting.
- Collaborate with other team members to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement and team initiatives.
- Training Outcome
This apprenticeship represents a foundational step in your welding and fabrication career.
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship and achievement of competency benchmarks, opportunities for advancement into qualified trades roles or other specialised areas within the Fabrication Department may become available.
Skills Required
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE – English – Level 4 (Essential)
- GCSE – Maths – Level 4 (Essential)
- Course Information
Course: Metal Fabricator (Level 3) – Route: Engineering and Manufacturing – Apprenticeship Level: Advanced.
Working Arrangements
Working Week: To be discussed with employer.
Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months.
Training Provider: Northampton College.
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Apprentice Welder in Rugby employer: PWR EUROPE LTD
As an Apprentice Welder with us, you'll be part of a supportive and safety-focused work culture that prioritises your growth and development. With hands-on mentoring from skilled tradespeople and a structured training programme, you will gain invaluable experience in welding and fabrication while working in a well-equipped workshop. Our commitment to employee advancement means that upon completing your apprenticeship, you'll have clear pathways to progress into qualified trades roles within our dynamic Fabrication Department.
