Fabrication Welding Apprentice

Assist with fabrication tasks including cutting, bending, drilling, and welding of metal components Read and interpret technical drawings to help assemble metal structures or products Operate basic workshop machinery and tools under supervision Prepare and finish metal surfaces, e.g., deburring, grinding, or cleaning materials for welding Follow health and safety procedures at all times, using correct PPE and observing site safety rules Work alongside qualified fabricators to learn best practices and develop practical skills Support quality checks by measuring and inspecting components to ensure they meet specifications Maintain a clean and organised workspace, including cleaning tools and equipment Attend team briefings or toolbox talks as required Complete apprenticeship tasks and portfolio evidence as part of your on-the-job learning

Training:
Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative - Welding Apprenticeship Standard Attend college one day per week as part of your formal apprenticeship training. Complete coursework, assessments, and exams to gain your relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding) Apply theory learned at college to your work in the workshop

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0420-v1-2

Training Outcome:
Progression to Full Time employment

Employer Description:
Gel Engineering is a dynamic and innovative engineering organisation, providing safe and sustainable, value-led solutions in a timely manner. Our GEL ‘family’ consists of proud, passionate and highly skilled people, who through great working relationships with our clients and supply chain, provide forward thinking engineering ‘magic’, whilst ensuring every project is delivered in a professional, ‘no-nonsense’, practical way. We continually strive to surpass expectations by attracting and retaining qualified, experienced people, whose focus is on engineering excellence and who always listen and are keen to learn.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.30pm

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communiciation skills,Initiative,Logical,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience,Problem solving skills,Team working