Welding Apprentice
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Company: DIRECT ENGINEERING & SITE SERVICES LTD
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Location: CHESTERFIELD, S41 9RN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000013628
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Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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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