Apprentice Welder
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Company: SMART SYSTEMS LIMITED
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Location: North Somerset, BS49 4QN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,174.50 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000028977
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Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours per week (including lunch breaks) Shifts TBC.
Brief Description
Kick-start your career as a Welder Apprentice, learning from experienced professionals while gaining hands-on skills. You’ll build practical welding experience, follow key safety procedures, and assist with fabrication tasks. Growing your confidence and working toward becoming a fully qualified welder.
Training to be Provided
- Receive dedicated one-to-one training directly from the business’s experienced welder, gaining hands-on guidance and practical skills in a real working environment.
- Work towards a Level 2 Welder qualification
- You’ll be supported throughout your apprenticeship by a college assessor, who will visit you on-site and guide you through your college learning.
Future Prospects
- Pay increases upon completion of the apprenticeship
- Guaranteed full-time position upon successful completion
- Additional 8% skills allowance once qualified
Vacancy Detail
- Assist experienced welders with daily tasks and projects
- Learn and practice basic welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick)
- Prepare materials by cutting, grinding, and cleaning metal
- Set up and maintain welding equipment
- Read and begin to understand technical drawings
- Inspect finished work for quality and accuracy (with supervision)
- Follow all health and safety regulations, including use of PPE
- Keep the workspace clean and organized
- Carry out basic repairs and maintenance tasks
- Use of CMMS reporting system
Other Information
- Applicants must be aged 18 or over (due to insurance requirements)
- Reliable transport is strongly recommended, a driving licence is advantageous
- Maximum commute time of approximately one hour