2025 Trade Apprenticeship - Welder

Laing O'Rourke; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as an Apprentice Welder, where you'll gain hands-on experience and formal education. This role offers a pathway to supervisory or management positions within 5-10 years, guided by experienced mentors.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK with a valid permit if applicable.
• Full mobility for travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Join metal parts by melting and fusing them.
• Ensure equipment can be fabricated, repaired, and maintained.

Skills

enthusiasm

ambition

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Job Title – Apprentice Welder

Join us to apply for the 2025 Trade Apprenticeship - Welder role at Laing O'Rourke.

What are we looking for?

We seek individuals with a genuine interest in construction and the built environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and ambitious, with potential to advance to supervisory or management roles within five to ten years.

What is a Welder?

A welder specializes in joining metal parts by melting and fusing them. They are vital to the Maintenance team, ensuring equipment can be fabricated, repaired, and maintained for large-scale lifting operations.

Location: St Neots

Apprenticeship level and standard: Welder Level 2

Apprenticeship Provider: Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted training providers. Successful candidates will be enrolled during onboarding.

Entry requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the UK with a valid permit if applicable.
• Full mobility for travel to project sites.
• GCSEs or equivalent (minimum three).

What to expect from the apprenticeship:

The programme offers a formal college education leading to Level 2 or 3 qualifications, combined with on-the-job training supported by experienced professionals. A dedicated mentor will guide your progress.