Apprentice Welder/Fabricator
BULKHAUL LIMITED
Middlesbrough (TS2 1PS)
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 August 2025
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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, punctual candidate. Ideally be in their 2nd college year. This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, to be able to follow safety protocols. There is the opportunity of a full-time role upon the completion, pending a review of their progress/performance whilst on the apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
- Training course
- Plate welder (level 3)
- Hours
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The shifts will be Monday to Friday (including 1 day academic leave)
The hours will be either 7:00am-15:30pm or 8:00am-16:30pm.
The hours for the academic study will be set by the provider.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
- They will be shadowing a qualified welder/fabricator
- Will assist with various minor duties in the workshop to gain experience, (small welding jobs including plasma cutting, using grinders and drills, bandsaw and guillotine work and more).
Where you'll work
Bulkhaul Limited
Brignell Road
Riverside Park Ind Est
Middlesbrough
TS2 1PS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Training course
Plate welder (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, comply with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Can obtain, check and use appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Plan and prepare welding activities before commencing the work.
- Obtain, position and assemble welding equipment and associated safety protection needed for activity.
- Prepare, check and protect materials and work areas ready for welding.
- Inspect assembly to be welded and undertake remedial work to comply with specification, or implement quality steps if rejected.
- Receive, inspect, condition and maintain consumables.
- Set, test and monitor key welding parameters as detailed within the Welding Procedure Specification.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Use manual processes and equipment to remove material (powered and non‐powered).
- Achieves a quality of work to meet international standards e.g. ISO5817, ISO9606, ASME IX, AWS D1.1 for dimensional, surface inspection (e.g. Visual, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant) and volumetric inspection (e.g. Radiography, Ultrasonic inspection).
- Complete progressive and final checks on the weld prior to release for formal inspection and report into the production control system at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Produce welds in plate and/or structural components using two welding processes from TIG, PAW, MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW.
- Produce welds in plate and/or structural components using two materials from Carbon Steel, Low Alloy Steel, High Alloy Ferritic/Martensitic Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, Nickel & Nickel Alloys, Aluminium & Aluminium alloys, Titanium & Titanium Alloys, Copper & Copper Alloys.
- Produce welds in plate and/or structural components covering three plate welding positions which must include Vertical (either upward or downward progression) and overhead.
- Produce plate welds in 3 main joint configurations (Single or Double Sided Butt, Single or Double Sided T‐Butt & Fillet)
- Work safely at all times, comply with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Can obtain, check and use appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Plan and prepare welding activities before commencing the work.
- Obtain, position and assemble welding equipment and associated safety protection needed for activity.
- Prepare, check and protect materials and work areas ready for welding.
- Inspect assembly to be welded and undertake remedial work to comply with specification, or implement quality steps if rejected.
- Receive, inspect, condition and maintain consumables.
- Set, test and monitor key welding parameters as detailed within the Welding Procedure Specification.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Use manual processes and equipment to remove material (powered and non‐powered).
- Achieves a quality of work to meet international standards e.g. ISO5817, ISO9606, ASME IX, AWS D1.1 for dimensional, surface inspection (e.g. Visual, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant) and volumetric inspection (e.g. Radiography, Ultrasonic inspection).
- Complete progressive and final checks on the weld prior to release for formal inspection and report into the production control system at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Produce welds in plate and/or structural components using two welding processes from TIG, PAW, MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW.
- Produce welds in plate and/or structural components using two materials from Carbon Steel, Low Alloy Steel, High Alloy Ferritic/Martensitic Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, Nickel & Nickel Alloys, Aluminium & Aluminium alloys, Titanium & Titanium Alloys, Copper & Copper Alloys.
- Produce welds in plate and/or structural components covering three plate welding positions which must include Vertical (either upward or downward progression) and overhead.
- Produce plate welds in 3 main joint configurations (Single or Double Sided Butt, Single or Double Sided T‐Butt & Fillet)
Training schedule
The qualifications and training will be agreed upon with the college and is still to be decided/confirmed.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
It would be beneficial if the candidate(s) had already served a year at college, therefore having basic experience in welding and fabrication. If not, the candidate(s) would be better off attending college for a year gaining valuable experience, and we could receive progress reports on how they are coping with the course, plus also monitoring attendance etc. When the college is closed for holidays, the candidate(s) would be expected to attend Bulkhaul premises gaining further valuable experience.
About this employer
Established in 1981, Bulkhaul Ltd is one of the world’s leading independent ISO tank operators, a global leader in the transportation of bulk liquids and gases with representation in more than 150 countries worldwide. We have built a reputation for excellence in the industry by consistently delivering high-quality exceptional services and innovative solutions to our clients worldwide. Our commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation sets us apart. Joining Bulkhaul means becoming part of a Company with a truly international presence.
https://bulkhaul.com/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- This role will include working in both indoor and outdoor environments and will include lifting. On the first day at site the successful student(s) will be provided with the company’s standard induction including time with a member of the health and safety department as well as HR. All role relevant training will be provided on site unless otherwise specified.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335808.
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Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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