Apprentice Welder/Fabricator

Summary

We are a family run and owned business who are one of the market leaders in Foundation Drilling Tools. We have a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility boasting an impressive array of cutting-edge machinery for the production of Foundation Drilling Tools and we are looking to take on an apprentice welder.

Wage

£20,124 a year

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Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between 7:30am and 5.00pm.

45 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

You will become part of our team, fabricating and assembling drilling tools and equipment and utilising:

Mig Welding with Mild steel wire
Stainless stell wire and Hard facing wire
Oxy-actelyne cutting equipment
Welding rotator Associated hand tools
Familiarisation with associated equipment within the facility.

All works to be carried out following Health & Safety protocols and adhering to Quality Standards ISO 9001.

Working hours would be 07:30 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, with one of the days as day release. Overtime may be available during busy periods. Our ideal candidate will be hard working, keen to learn and have access their own transport.

Where you'll work

Unit 5, Whitehall Farm, Cambridge Road
Cambridgeshire
PE19 6SS

Training

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

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

The learner will be studying the Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Day release to West Suffolk College
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Our location is rural and there is no easy access through public transport so access to your own transport is essential. You will be spend most of the day on your feet. You will become part of the team with access to a vast wealth of experience and opportunities to learn more about your chosen profession.

About this company

We are a family run and owned business who are one of the market leaders in Foundation Drilling Tools. We have a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility boasting an impressive array of cutting-edge machinery for the production of Foundation Drilling Tools.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship could lead you to a full time job within the manufacturing sector, with further opportunities to expand your fabrication skills. Through further studies and testing you could become a coded welder or weld co-ordinator or find new and interesting ways in which to use your skill set.

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