Welding and Workshop Technician Apprentice
ALIWELD LTD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (NE40 3DG)
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 19 August 2025
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Summary
Welding and workshop Technician Apprentice would be responsible for supporting the fabrication and assembly of aluminium tipper body and waggon bodies under the supervision of experienced welders. The role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in engineering, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow within a skilled trade.
- Wage
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£17,926.96 a year
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7am-4.30pm working day 7am-3.30pm paid at £7.55ph with 2x10 minutes paid break and 1x 30 min unpaid break 3.30pm-4.30pm (£7.55+1/3) = £10.06 Wage day (Mon to Thu - £70.46) (Friday - £62.91)
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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7am, paid 10min break at 9am, unpaid half hour lunch at 12pm, paid 10min break at 2.30pm, finish at 4.30pm.
Monday – Friday (finish 3.30pm Friday).
44 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 2 months
- 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
- Daily duties include preparing materials.
- Measuring, cutting of aluminium components using hand tools and machinery.
- Operate fabrication tools and machines such as saws, grinders, drills, and presses.
- Setting up, operate, and maintain welding equipment safely and effectively.
- Interpreting technical drawings.
- Performing welding tasks in MIG/MAG and TIG welding.
- Assist with quality checks to ensure accuracy and quality compliance.
- Perform repairs or rework on welds and aluminium tipper body when required.
- Support workshop operations including equipment maintenance, stock control.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, site procedures and standard meetings.
Where you'll work
UNIT 9
STARGATE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
RYTON
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE40 3DG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
Blended delivery includes 1-day release to college per week and developing skills within the workplace.
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Aliweld Ltd are the UK Number One Aluminium tipper body builder based in Stargate Industrial Estate, Ryton, Tyne &Wear. Aliweld Ltd manufactures tipping bodies to the highest standard to customer’s own specifications providing bespoke bodywork and working closely with the end user to cater for each customer’s individual requirements suppling local authorities, utility companies and private contractors. Aliweld Ltd is commitment to providing high-quality specification and cost-effective aluminium tipper bodies. Aliweld Ltd offer a full repair and refurbishment service when required. Aliweld Ltd was established in 1999 at Stargate Industrial Estate, Ryton and have gone on to expand the range to include the fitting of hydraulic tipping gears, automated sheeting systems, vehicle load cells, paintwork and decals.
After this apprenticeship
Willing to invest in the correct candidate with pay increases and incentives and supporting with training and development within the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
Derwentside College
apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337911.
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Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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