Apprentice Fabricator/Welder

At WGM Engineering, we believe that Apprentices are the lifeblood of our organisation and we are passionate about attracting and developing new talent into our business. We are part of the RSK group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. We work across the UK in partnership with Scottish Water, Southern Water and other Water Industry partners.

Our Apprenticeship programme provides you with exceptional training and real opportunities to develop your skills in a supportive and practical environment. We are a fast paced and dynamic business where you can expect to gain the knowledge and experience to create a successful career.

We are looking for 2 apprentices across our welding and fabrication team in Engineered Solutions business stream which is based out of our new facility in Newbridge. You will be learning at College and on the job whilst working with our experienced professionals and earning money at the same time! We are looking for individuals with energy, enthusiasm and a passion to learn who enjoy getting stuck in to manual tasks as well as academic learning.

Overall, a fabrication apprentice role includes the following:

• Marking out components for metalwork
• Cutting plate and sections using shearing machines
• Cutting and shaping materials using portable thermal cutting equipment
• Cutting materials using saws and abrasive discs
• Operating CNC fabrication equipment
• Forming structural sections using machines
• Producing structural steel ancillary components
• Producing major structural components/sub-assemblies
• Joining fabricated components using mechanical fasteners
• Producing fillet welded joints using a manual welding process MIG
• Slinging, lifting and moving materials and components
• Erecting structural steelwork

What you can expect:

• A 4 year apprenticeship programme with the potential to be made permanent and further develop your career.
• An SVQ3 qualification in your chosen field as well as the potential for HNC or HND
• Competitive salary, company pension, company sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Cover and Employee Discount scheme
• 32 days annual leave entitlement (rising with length of service)
• Exceptional technical and non-technical training and development throughout the duration of your apprenticeship
• To see our typical programme, click here

What we expect of you:

Think you have what it takes to be a part of our apprentice programme? Just a few things we would need from you:

• You should be able to demonstrate an aptitude in your chosen discipline and to have a strong ambition to become a competent professional
• For our engineering roles, you should be strong both academically and technically - have the ability to study, confidently pass exams and also tackle practical tasks
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Provisional or full UK driving licence

If you have the ambition, enthusiasm and passion then we want to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £15,366.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WGM425