Welding Apprenticeship

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is offering a Welding Apprenticeship in Bristol. This position offers training in state-of-the-art facilities to achieve top-tier welding standards. Apprentices will learn various advanced welding techniques including TIG and MIG, and have the opportunity to progress to a coded welder. Benefits include a fully funded qualification and personal development opportunities, with a minimum of 28 days holiday per year.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

Minimum 28 days holiday allowance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Achieve required qualifications for welding apprenticeship.
• Be eligible for Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Learn and apply advanced welding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Weld complex joints in exotic metals.
• Meet stringent codes for naval welding quality.
• Operate robotic welding equipment.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Manual Metal Arc welding

Flux-Cored Arc welding

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

Interested in becoming an elite welder creating safety‑critical products? Launch your career through our fantastic 4‑year Welding Apprenticeship.

This isn’t your typical welding job. Join us, and you’ll train in state‑of‑the‑art facilities to achieve top‑tier standards. You will learn to weld complex joints using TIG, MIG, MAG, Manual Metal Arc, and Flux‑Cored Arc welding techniques, making you a highly skilled specialist.

You’ll study towards the Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship standard at Weston College, developing the knowledge and competencies for your role. After qualifying, you’ll begin an exciting career as a coded welder at Babcock. With your advanced skills, you can progress to roles like welding engineer.

Location & Level

Level: 3

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Location: Bristol, GB, BS3 2HQ

Responsibilities

• Excel at welding complex joints in exotic metals.
• Achieve stringent codes for naval welding quality.
• Hone workshop skills like machining and hand‑fitting.
• Diagnose and solve challenging welding defects.
• Operate the latest robotic welding equipment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English Language and a Science, or equivalent qualifications.
• Many of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Benefits

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

Application process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.