Apprentice Welder / Fabricator

Summary

Are you looking for an apprenticeship as a Welder / Fabricator? Would you like to join a company with a vision for a society where there is no more waste? When you join SUEZ, you get more than a brand-new role. Your work will help us deliver innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for water and waste management.

Wage

£26,208 a year

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You will be earning £12.60 per hour.

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

You will be working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:00am - 3:30pm with one day a week in college.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 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

To carry out welding and fabrication repairs to the highest standards on company assets.
To estimate and assess damage and advise the maintenance supervisors.
Always adhere to Health & Safety rules, ensure that work areas are clean and tidy.
Potentially being mobile and completing on-site work around the Manchester area, supporting other team members in general maintenance activities when on site.
Working solo or as part of a team.
Be willing to learn small mechanical tasks by association with the technicians and supervisors.
To report any activity that falls outside of the company policy and procedures to Management.
Form and maintain excellent relationships with shift supervisors, managers and site operatives.
Follow risk assessments and safe systems of work as required.
Keep the work area clean and tidy as per the 5s requirements.
You must be able to deal with any potential issues that may arise.
You must be willing to commit to the course duration.
You need to have a driving licence due to working on multiple sites as part of your role.
You must be a practical person who is happy to be hands-on as part of your role.

Where you'll work

Higher Swan Lane
Easington Lane
Bolton
BL3 3AJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

TAMESIDE COLLEGE

Your training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
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.
Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems 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.
Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
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.
Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems 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.
Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

Your training plan

You will attend Tameside College one day per week at the Beaufort Road campus, OL6 6NX. The day release day is to be confirmed nearer to the start date.

Requirements

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
Team working
Mechanically minded
Ability to drive

Other requirements

You will need to drive for this position as you may need to travel to other SUEZ sites. Standing for long hours: You’ll likely be on your feet most of the day, so good stamina is important. Manual handling: Lifting and moving heavy metal parts or equipment.

About this company

At SUEZ the efficient and sustainable management of resources around the globe is at the heart of everything we do. Respect – acting ethically and with integrity – is one of our core values. We’re passionate about the environment and believe in protecting our world. With true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond and ensure that our local communities have access to essential water and waste services.

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Company benefits

You will receive SUEZ company benefits and full PPE.

After this apprenticeship

We thank our people for all they do with development opportunities, wide-ranging benefits and rewards that reflect their hard work. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

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