Apprentice Welder/Fabricator - Brooker Piling Solutions Ltd

Apprenticeships; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business seeks an Apprentice Welder/Fabricator to join their team in producing Foundation Drilling Tools. The position offers practical training, the opportunity to gain qualifications, and could lead to a full-time role in manufacturing. The ideal candidate should have their own transport and a desire to learn.

Qualifications

• Access to own transport is essential due to rural location.
• Hardworking and eager to learn are ideal traits.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding with mild steel wire and welding with stainless steel.
• Operating oxy-acetylene cutting equipment and ensuring safety protocols.
• Familiarisation with equipment within the facility.

Skills

Initiative

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English, grades 4-9

Job description

Apprentice Welder/Fabricator - Brooker Piling Solutions Ltd

We are a family-run and owned business, and one of the market leaders in Foundation Drilling Tools. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is equipped with cutting-edge machinery for producing Foundation Drilling Tools.

We are looking to take on an apprentice welder who will become part of our team, fabricating and assembling drilling tools and equipment.

Main Duties:

• MIG welding with mild steel wire
• Welding with stainless steel wire and hard-facing wire
• Operating oxy-acetylene cutting equipment
• Welding rotator and associated hand tools
• Familiarisation with equipment within the facility
• Carrying out all work following Health and Safety protocols and adhering to quality standards

Entry Requirements:

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English, grades 4-9

Skills Required:

• Initiative

Training to be Provided:

The learner will study the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Things to Consider:

The ideal candidate will be hardworking, eager to learn, and have access to their own transport. Overtime may be available during busy periods. Our location is rural, and public transport access is limited, so own transport is essential.

This apprenticeship could lead to a full-time job within the manufacturing sector, with opportunities to develop further skills such as becoming a coded welder or weld-coordinator.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is 08/08/2025.

West Suffolk College offers outstanding vocational and academic education, with a main campus in Bury St Edmunds.