Level 2 Engineering Operative and Welding Apprentice
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Company: ALLOY FABWELD LTD
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Location: Dunmow, CM6 1EU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £23,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000009082
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Application Deadline Date: 01/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break each day.
Brief Description
Gain the foundation knowledge to learn to weld, where you will be part of the team making the products before they are installed on site. What you do matters and working with guidance from your mentor, you are part of the foundation of our business. Our company designs and manufactures a range of architectural metalwork across London.
Training to be Provided
- The apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard - The Welding & Fabrication Pathway (Option 4 Fabrication Role).
- This is a 12-18-month duration apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided.
Future Prospects
- To become a permanent member of the team, with opportunities to progress into other roles and further training and development opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Fabrication of bespoke products & structural steel works with the ability to follow instruction, listen and to learn and develop under the guidance of your mentor and other fabricators.
- Complete all welding work as required.
- Set out materials to specified drawings and tack weld.
- Operate drills, punches and guillotines.
- Welding using and adhering to welding procedures.
- Operate safety equipment safely.
- Work to health and safety standards.
- Ensuring work meets the required quality level.
- Ensuring all good working practices and procedures relating to your work are adhered to.
- Safely operate and be proficient in the use of all shop hand and machine tools.
- Perform any other tasks deemed within your technical capabilities as required.
Other Information
Must be physically fit as the role will involve some heavy lifting, ability to be on your feet all day and work in a factory location.
Power tools will be an essential part of working.
It will take time to learn the trade and some tasks may seem monotonous, although full exposure to the range of work will be given over time depending on the individual’s ability.