Engineering Apprentice - Welder

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Komatsu is an international leader in the field of construction and mining equipment. The Company headquarters are in Tokyo and we employ around 63,000 people worldwide. Komatsu UK Ltd is based in Birtley, close to Gateshead, and employs over 500 people engaged in the design and manufacture of medium-sized hydraulic excavators.

Our Apprentice Programme is well established and we are proud to see the success and development of our employees who began their career on the Apprentice Programme. We have a strong ethos of continuous improvement, and welcome ideas and suggestions from our employees.

We are looking for Engineering Apprentices to join our Fabrication Department.

What will I do?

Initially you will be based at the TDR Training Centre in Long Benton where you will work to achieve your NVQ Level 2 in General Welding.

Once you have completed your initial training, you will spend the remainder of the four year apprenticeship working at Komatsu UK in the Fabrication Department.

In conjunction with TDR you will work to achieve your NVQ Level 3 Plate Welder and Advanced Apprenticeship.

What you will learn

• How to work safely;
• How to weld large steel components to a high quality standard;
• How to operate machinery such as overhead cranes, air tools and manipulators;
• How to follow work procedures/drawings;
• Team work and continuous improvement.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting salary is £16,693 with regular increases
• 26 days holiday each year
• Company Gym
• Better Health at Work Programme
• Active Sports and Social Club with charity fundraising opportunities
• Opportunities for learning and development throughout your career

Future Prospects

There will be the opportunity to secure permanent employment on successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Requirements

We are looking for individuals with a keen interest in welding, who are enthusiastic, reliable and have the willingness to work hard within an engineering environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of, or expect to attain, 4 GCSE’s grade 4-9, to include Maths and English, or equivalent.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From £16,693.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2023
Expected start date: 04/09/2023