Apprentice Welder/Fabricator

  • Company: WEC GROUP LIMITED
  • Location: Blackburn, BB1 2JU
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,704.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000008846
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/08/2026
  • Start Date: 14/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 15
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm Friday: 8am - 2pm. Breaks to be confirmed.

Brief Description

You will be working towards a Level 3 Plate Welding Apprenticeship, developing the next generation of world-class engineers. The role includes learning how to read engineering drawings, working on exciting engineering projects daily and understanding and learning MIG/TIG welding.

Training to be Provided

Work towards Level 3 Plate Welding Apprenticeship Standard:



  • Gain a skill for life

  • Exciting future career opportunities

  • Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level before taking the End-Point Assessment


The training schedule has yet to be agreed. 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. Details will be made available at a later date. 

Future Prospects


  • Full-time employment offer at the end of the apprenticeship

  • Coded welding trained

  • Progression routes available to progress onto higher-level qualifications

Vacancy Detail

Duties include, but are not limited to:



  • Learn how to read engineering drawings

  • Working on exciting engineering projects daily

  • Understanding and learning MIG/TIG welding

Ready to start your adventure?