Level 3 Plate Welder Apprentice

  • Company: MATRAVERS ENGINEERING LTD
  • Location: TAUNTON, TA3 6PA
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000009059
  • Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 3:30pm.

Brief Description

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to work with one of the largest engineering companies in the Southwest. Working alongside staff to gain knowledge and skills in all aspects of steel, fabrication, and welding using MIG, TIG, and ARC, while aiming to achieve a Level 3 Plate Welder qualification via an apprenticeship.

Training to be Provided


  • Level 3 Plate Welder qualification

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

Future Prospects


  • Opportunity to progress onto a qualified welder/fabricator position within the company

Vacancy Detail


  • Welding using metal inert gas (MIG) process

  • Welding using the tungsten inert gas (TIG) process

  • Cutting

  • Drilling

  • Disciplines within fabrication, such as sheet metalwork fabrication

  • Working alongside a skilled team

Other Information

Please note Matravers is based in a rural location, therefore please consider the availability of transportation when applying.

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