L2 Welder Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking for a career in welding with a leading global company, this could be the role for you. As an Apprentice Welder you will learn alongside experienced professionals whilst studying to achieve your L2 Welder Apprenticeship. This role is designed to help develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified welder.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Annual

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 2025

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

An apprentice welder assists in welding tasks while learning the trade under the guidance of experienced professionals.

They are responsible for preparing materials, setting up welding equipment, and performing basic welding techniques on metal components.

The role involves following safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and gaining hands-on experience in various welding methods to develop skills for independent work in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist skilled welders in performing welding tasks using various welding techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Stick welding
Prepare metal pieces by cutting, grinding, cleaning, and shaping them before welding
Gain proficiency in different welding processes, such as Arc Welding
Understand the principles of heat application, metal fusion, and how to adjust techniques to meet the specific needs of various projects
Follow strict safety protocols and industry regulations while working in the welding environment
Adhere to all workplace safety practice

Where you'll work

Water Lane Industrial Estate
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Storrington
West Sussex
RH20 3EA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

Level 2 Welding On the job training and mentoring with experienced colleagues

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9-4)
English (grade 9-4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Understands technical data
Willingness to learn
Participative
Collaborative
Team Player
Proactive and contributes
Good communication
Health and Safety Aware
Adaptable
Reliable
Problem-solving abilities
Strong work ethic
Works independently
Physically capable
Display manual dexterity
Quick to learn

Other requirements

This is a 21-month apprenticeship and applicants MUST BE free from full time education to be eligible to apply for it and have the minimum qualification level to apply for it Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK. Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer. Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study. Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship. Work will be onsite at the company’s premises in Storrington with one day per week at college at Crawley. Please note that public transport to the company address is limited so make sure you can travel to Storrington and Worthing. Please note that shortlisted applicants will only be contacted for interview once the adver

About this company

Tesla Engineering Limited in the UK consists of a Magnet Division and a Gradient Division and is dedicated to the design, manufacture and support of resistive and superconducting electromagnets, gradient coils, composite materials, generator coils, motors and consultancy to the science, medicine and industrial markets.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, individuals may advance to a journeyman welder position, with opportunities for specialization in areas such as pipeline welding, structural welding, or underwater welding
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable trade skills, gain industry experience, and build a rewarding career in welding

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