Apprentice Welder

General Welder Apprentice

£17,500 Per Annum

Walsingham, NR22 6EJ

Swarm Group is working with AlphaChase Engineering in their search to find a Level 2 General Welder Apprentice. Upon successful completion, the apprentice will move on to the Level 3 Welding qualification.

About AlphaChase Engineering

AlphaChase was formed in 2004 by a small team of proven product handling experts each having spent many years in the bottle and can conveyor systems and conveying equipment supply industries. The company's ethos is to supply quality conveyor systems for a fair price.

They encourage training and personal development, ensuring that they can provide a first-class

AlphaChase is proud to support many blue-chip companies throughout the UK and overseas operating in the following sectors, Food & Beverage, Dairy, Household, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical, Confectionery, Automotive, and many more.

Responsibilities and Duties

• General workshop practices
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Use of a wide range of welding techniques (TIG and MIG)
• Always adhere to all Health and Safety standards
• Prepare, check, and protect materials and work area ready for welding
• Design, fabricate, join, fit, and repair equipment, fixtures, and various types of metal objects and structures
• Operate power saws, grinders, and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools
• Learn to read, understand, and work with detailed engineering drawings

Working Week

Working hours will be from 7:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Desired Qualities and Requirements

• Passion for welding
• Full UK Drivers Licence or reliable transport
• Ambitious
• Reliable
• Positive attitude towards work
• Hardworking and eager to learn

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available for the right person depending on experience. There are opportunities for career progression within AlphaChase Engineering.

Benefits

• Free onsite gym
• Opportunities to work onsite across the UK and overseas
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• PPE provided by AlphaChase Engineering
• Career progression
• Full-time position available after successfully completing the apprenticeship
• Opportunity to gain a level 3 qualification upon successful completion of the Level 2 Welding Qualification.

Training Information

Training will be with us – Swarm REAGIT. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 2 General Welder Qualification, this apprenticeship will take 12 months to complete with assessments.

All apprentices taking part in the level 2 General Welder Standard will spend 6 weeks at the Swarm REAGIT centre in Norwich. During this time of intensive training, the apprentice will develop basic skills in:

• Health and Safety and workshop behaviours
• Hand tools and traditional welding techniques
• Working with and understanding technical documentation.
• Welding skill development in 2 different welding processes (MIG, TIG or MMA)

The apprentice will then attend the site 1 day per week for 16 weeks to complete the technical element of the apprenticeship.