Apprentice Welder - Norwich

Apprentice Welder

£16,120 Per Annum

Norwich, NR6 6BY

Swarm Group is working with Harford Attachments in their search for two General Welder Apprentices. This an exciting chance to become highly skilled in welding and engineering whilst working within a successful team. A Level 2 General Welder Apprenticeship will be provided by Swarm Reagit alongside this position.

About Harford Attachments

Harford Attachments has designed and manufactured quality excavator attachments in their Norwich factory for over 30 years. They have developed strong relationships with many of the leading original equipment manufacturers in the world who trust their high-quality attachments to bring out the best in their machines. They recently received The King’s Award for Enterprise 2024 for outstanding short-term growth in international trade. Harford Attachments’ premium-grade products are specified by industry experts across the UK, Europe and the US to satisfy their demand for quality, reliability and durability.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow company rules and adhere to Health & Safety procedures and standards.
• Follow general workshop practices
• Learn to tack and weld metal fabrications (MIG welding)
• Learn to read and follow detailed engineering drawings
• Operate a variety of welding equipment and hand tools, including grinders.
• Preparing materials and equipment for engineering processes
• Learn basic preventative maintenance techniques for welding equipment

Working Week

Working hours will be from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

Future Progression

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available for the right person, with career progression and further industry-specific training opportunities.

Desired Qualities and Requirements

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Positive attitude towards work
• Hardworking and eager to learn
• Takes pride in work that is completed

Benefits

• Career progression
• Full-time position available after successfully completing the apprenticeship
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• All PPE provided
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• All tools and equipment are provided by the company

For more information about Harford Attachments visit their website: https://www.harfordattachments.co.uk/

Training Information

Training will be with us – Swarm Reagit, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 2 General Welder Qualification, this apprenticeship will take 12-18 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 these 20 days 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.