Welding Apprentice

  • Company: DIRECT ENGINEERING & SITE SERVICES LTD
  • Location: CHESTERFIELD, S41 9RN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000013628
  • Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2026
  • Start Date: 31/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 3
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 7.45am - 4.45pm and Friday, 7.45am - 2.15pm.

Brief Description

Direct Engineering has two welding apprenticeships available due to expansion of the fabrication section at Direct Engineering, based in Chesterfield. Direct Engineering is a diverse company with great opportunities and continues to invest in all new modern technologies to improve production and methods of manufacture.

Training to be Provided


  • An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence

  • You will be expected to work towards a Level 2 General Welder with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group

  • Training and training location to be confirmed

Future Prospects


  • Chesterfield College continues to develop strong relationships with employers, and we encourage any organisation considering recruiting an apprentice to support them to progress onto a higher apprenticeship level, or offer full-time employment at the end of their apprenticeship

Vacancy Detail


  • MIG welding (mild steel)

  • TIG welding (stainless steel & aluminum)

  • Fabrication & assembly of components

  • Manipulator welding

  • General fabrication skills – sawing/grinding

  • Orbital gas purged welding carried out by robotic arm

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