Apprentice Sheetmetal Worker/Welder - HEWIGO (UK) LIMITED

Dudleycol; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Stainless Steel Sheetmetal Worker/Welder in a family-run business known for its bespoke frying range manufacturing. Join a supportive team where you will gain hands-on experience in shearing, bending, and welding, while also attending specialized training at Dudley College. This role not only offers a chance to develop your skills but also opens doors to full-time positions and potential leadership roles. With over 40 years of industry experience, this company prides itself on quality service and a family-like work environment, making it a perfect place to grow your career.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Must be able-bodied to lift and work with hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Training and working as part of a small team of experienced sheet metal workers.
• Shearing, notching, bending, and welding tasks.

Skills

Physical fitness

Punctuality

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Tools

CNC H-Brake

Fibre laser

Solidworks

Job description

Closes in 15 days (Friday 23 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

An exciting opportunity to join the family at Hewigo as a Stainless Steel Sheetmetal Worker/Welder. The role will include: shearing, notching, bending, rolling, CNC H-Brake operating, fibre laser operating, marking out, drilling, riveting, TIG & MIG welding, grinding, machine polishing and assembly.

Hours Monday to Friday, between 8:00 - 16:30. You will have a 15 minute break at 10:00 and a 30 minute lunch at 13:00.

40 hours a week

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The apprentice would be training and working as part of a small team of experienced sheet metal workers in Oldbury.

The apprentice's role would include:

• Shearing.
• Notching.
• Forming
• Rolling.
• CNC H-Brake operating.
• Solidworks drawing/design (sheetmetal).
• Marking out.
• Drilling.
• Riveting.
• TIG & MIG welding.
• Grinding.
• Machine polishing.

Where you'll work

BATEMAN HOUSE
LITTLE FIELDS WAY
OLDBURY
B69 2BT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• The apprentice will be required to attend Advance 2 Campus, Dudley College, 1 day per week in term time only.
• You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 8 weeks to support you in achieving your qualification.
• Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive an Engineering Operative - Fabrication & Welding Level 2 qualification.

More training information

Training will be provided by the workplace to support you in learning your job role.

Requirements

GCSE in:

• English (grade D/3/Level 1 Functional Skills)
• Maths (grade D/3/Level 1 Functional Skills)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Physical fitness
• Punctual

Other requirements

Must be able bodied to manually lift and work with hand tools. You may be required to stand for long periods of time.

About this company

Hewigo is a small family run and owned business where employees are part of the family and not just an employee number. We are a very successful frying range manufacturer who offers our customers a complete package from designing and manufacturing bespoke frying ranges to the installation, service and maintenance of our own equipment.With over 40 years experience we have grown to be regarded as one of the UK's market leaders. Over the years we have focused on providing a reliable, efficient and dependable service to ensure our customers receive the highest quality of care within the fish and chip shop industry.Our main customer base is in the fish and chip shop industry throughout the UK and Europe.

Opportunity for a full-time job as a Sheetmetal Worker and even as a Team Leader.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Chloe Powell

[e-mail]

01384363158

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000317710.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 23 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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