Pipe Welder apprentice

Summary

TIG AND MIG WELDING OF FIRE SPRINKLER PIPES

Fire sprinkler systems rely on strong, leak-free piping networks that must meet strict safety standards. Welding is commonly used in sprinkler pipe fabrication and installation, particularly for steel systems in commercial and industrial buildings.

Annual wage

£15,600.00 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Apprentice Pipe welder

Hours

Mon- Thurs - 8am - 4.30pm

Friday - 8am - 3.30pm

Duration

48 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Understanding engineering drawings, Tig & mig welding, measuring the pipe using a tape measure accurately, checking quality of your welds before sending to the next process, spotting any defects and ensuring they are patched up, ensuring there is no pinholes, undercuts or porosity and grinding welds when required.

Where you’ll work

R Tindall 

Unit 1
West Point industrial estate
Hargreaves Street
Oldham
OL9 9ND

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Apprentice Pipe welder

Your training plan

The candidate will attend Rochdale training one day per week on a day release to complete the apprenticeship course.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• Maths and English grade 4 or above

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

• Must have a hands on approach and be eager to learn

Other requirements

Reliable

Good time keeping

Willingness to learn

About this company

R Tindall provides manufacturing and distribution particles to the Uk, Ireland and Europe.

We are the market leading supplier of bespoke pre-fabricated fire sprinkler pipe and mechanical pipework serving the commercial fire and mechanical services industry right across the UK and Europe.

Renowned for excellent customer service and continuous investment in world class technology and people, the journey from your initial enquiry to your delivery arriving on site is effortless and rapid.

All orders are project managed, quality assessed, packaged, and reliably delivered meeting tight deadlines and on-site delivery needs, wherever you are in the world.

After this apprenticeship

This position can lead to potentially production Manager/operations Manager or robotic welding manager all roles above £55 K

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Rochdale Training

Jacob Evans

jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417