Welding Apprentice - G T R WELDING SEVICES LTD

Summary

In this role you will manually weld with process MMA & TIG to NDT standards on pressure vessels & pipework.

Annual wage

£16,640 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.00 ph

Training course: Plate welder

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8.00 am, to 4.00 pm Core Hours However, this role involves working away. Overtime Available.
40 hours a week

Possible start date: 16 Apr 2025

Duration: 36 Months

Positions available: 1

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

Key Responsibilities:

Manual Welding: The primary task is to perform welding operations on various metal plates and pipework on pressure vessels and pipework using different welding techniques.

Quality Control: Ensuring welds meet specific quality standards and specifications is crucial.

Material Preparation: Preparing materials for welding, including cleaning, cutting, and ensuring proper alignment.

Welding Equipment Operation: Operating and maintaining various welding equipment, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding machines.

Reading and Interpreting Drawings: Understanding and interpreting technical drawings and specifications to accurately weld components.

Inspection and Testing: Inspecting welds for defects and using precision measuring instruments to ensure accuracy.

Safety Compliance: Adhering to all safety protocols and regulations related to welding and working in a metal fabrication environment.

Where you’ll work

121 CHADDERTON PARK ROAD, CHADDERTON, OLDHAM, OL9 0QB

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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

Plate welder

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Training will take place both on-site at GTR Welding and weekly day release at the Rochdale Training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4/C or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.