Apprentice TIG Welder

Summary

We want a committed person with an interest in welding and fabrication. Having good hand-eye coordination and a methodical approach to tasks is key. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing precise, clean welds. You will be a team player and be willing to learn from experienced people.

Wage

£16,489.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 7:30-17:30 Friday 7:30-12:30.

42 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 9 months

Positions available

1

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

Learn to perform TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding on thin gauge stainless steel to high standards
Prepare materials and components for welding, including cleaning, measuring, and clamping
Follow detailed technical drawings and work instructions to fabricate parts to specification
Use a range of hand tools and measuring equipment to complete tasks with precision
Inspect and test welds for quality, finish, and compliance with product standards
Work alongside skilled welders and fabricators as part of your hands-on training
Follow all health and safety procedures, including correct use of PPE and safe working practices
Maintain a clean, organised workstation and assist with general housekeeping duties in the welding area
Take part in structured training and development as part of your apprenticeship programme

Where you'll work

LOWER WORTLEY RING ROAD
LEEDS
LS12 6AA

Training

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

College or training organisation

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

Training will take place at Printworks Campus, Leeds
You will be required to attend college one day per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

We are all justly proud of our company heritage and the international reputation we have built since the company, which began trading as Taylor Rustless Fittings, was founded in Leeds in 1919. We have always been a manufacturer of high-quality stainless steel products and are still based on the same site. Over the years we have developed a highly skilled workforce employing many true craftsmen, often with generations of the same family working for us. Their loyalty and time-served experience, coupled with our modern production and in-house CAD capabilities have been and remain central to our success. In 2015 we joined the Made in Britain campaign, a Government endorsed initiative that truly identifies British-made products and gives buyers the knowledge and an educated choice on the goods they buy. Since joining all our branded products now carry the made in Britain marque.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to Level 3 apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327475.

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Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

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