Welder Apprentice
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Company: ALPHA MANUFACTURING HIXON LIMITED
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Location: Stafford, ST18 0PS
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000008009
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/10/2026
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Positions Available: 5
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.
Brief Description
Studying towards a Level 2 Welder qualification, students will gain experience and understanding of welding through work experience and theoretical knowledge. The apprentice will be carrying out a range of welding operations. Jobs are offered to all of those who successfully complete this qualification.
Training to be Provided
Welder Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:
First 19 weeks are spent at The JCB Academy learning basic welding skills and techniques.
Year 1:
- The rest of the academic year is spent on-site, at The HEX Group
- Phased introduction to the working area
- Academic support
- Residential trip
- Regular enrichment activities
Year 2:
- On-site, at The HEX Group full-time
- Weekly off-the-job hours and classroom time
- Peer mentoring on the shop floor
- Vehicle build project
- Regular enrichment activities
- Academic support
- End Point Assessment (EPA) Support
Future Prospects
- Excellent prospects for progression within The Hex Group
- Progression from Level 2 to Level 3 is a realistic ambition
- Many of our apprentices go on to further their careers in one of our businesses, and those with exceptionally high levels of drive and determination achieve a Level 3 qualification
- We’ll even sponsor some of our graduate apprentices to complete a full degree
Vacancy Detail
- The first 19 weeks are spent at The JCB Academy, learning and honing your welding skills
- The experience is then applied in a real -world environment at Alpha Manufacturing, whilst compiling a portfolio of your new craft