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Welding Apprentice

🏢 Peta Ltd 📍 Havant, England 💼 Non-profit Organisation
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£14,000 - £17,000
£1,167 - £1,417 / mo
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Location Base
Havant, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

About The Role

If you like working hands on, you could be learning how to cut materials using powered tools and thermal processes as part of this role. You will learn how to use manual arc welding processes including Tungsten Inert Gas and Metal Inert Gas to join materials. We are looking to source an exceptional welding apprentice for Havant Sheet Metal (HSM).

Training to be provided:

This Welding apprenticeship programme forms part of HSM’s succession planning for the future. You will be trained, supported and monitored during the process. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be paid and day released to PETA’s Havant training centre for off-the-job training. You will learn how to work safely, work efficiently, use technical information, prepare and use MIG, TIG and MMA welding equipment.

At the end of the programme, you will achieve the General Welder (Arc Processes) apprenticeship standard. Overall duration 18 months.

About the role:

Joining the HSM team as a General Welding Apprentice, your role will be focused on. As part of your programme, you will learn how to:

  • Interpret technical information
  • Checking that materials are suitable
  • Prepare materials for welding operations
  • Position the materials to be welded
  • Set up the welding equipment
  • Making the joints to the specified dimensions using appropriate welding techniques
  • Make adjustments to settings as required
  • Visually inspect components
  • Inspect completed components
  • Dress finished weld surfaces
  • Restore the work area

What are the career prospects at HSM?

The career opportunities at HSM are very varied. We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential. Our previous apprentices have gone onto become valuable members of our team.

  • Fulltime employment
  • Further personal development
  • Further academic development
  • Higher apprenticeship

Essential Skills:

To be considered for the role of a Welding Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high quality level.

You will also require the following skills and qualifications:

  • 2 GCSE's at grade C (4) or above, or equivalents in maths and English are essential
  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Self motivated and driven
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn

Desirable Criteria:

  • Good manual dexterity
  • Real interest in maintenance
  • Good co-ordination
  • Methodical and logical
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Learn through instruction

About Us

HSM have an established apprenticeship programme committed to producing a skilled and motivated workforce for the future. They offer an inclusive and supportive working environment with the opportunity for progression and development. We have a rolling investment plan for the machinery and equipment on site. We want you to become the best welder you can be, come and be part of our success story.

Company Benefits:

  • Auto-enrolled into the company pension scheme after qualification period
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days to be taken at Christmas)
  • Free parking on site
  • Onsite restroom with kitchen facilities
  • Overtime available
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Havant, England
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