Weld Apprenticeship (Arnish)

The apprenticeship journey starts with a Level 2 in Engineering Operations. This is a general engineering apprenticeship covering Electrical, Technical Design, Fabrication, Welding, Mechanical Engineering. On average this takes 18 months- 2 years to complete. If you have already completed a Level 2 in Engineering Operations or equivalent, you will not have to repeat this.

Once you have completed the Level 2 in Engineering Operations, you can proceed with a Level 3 in this specific trade area. The length of each apprenticeship depends on your ability, the type of apprenticeship and the location you complete it in. Level 3 Trade specific apprenticeship on average takes 2 – 2.5 years.

Your time will be split between study with your training provider and time putting your skills into practice in the yard. We have dedicated college partners at each yard where you can develop your skills and to provide you with support throughout your apprenticeship. Start dates will be around August/September 2025.

Reporting to: The Apprenticeship Manager and Apprenticeship Supervisor

Job purpose: Working with metals to create high-strength welds in 2 welding positions, using at least 1 arc welding process in order to support production at Navantia UK.

What will you learn doing this apprenticeship: ·

• Gain hands-on experience through a safe workplace placement, providing vocational training and education Practical on the job training
• One-to-one dedicated mentoring
• Shipyard training facilities
• Opportunity to earn while you learn

Progression: There are numerous pathways for General Welders who may wish to pursue higher level careers in welding. These include progression to Multi-Positional Welder, High Integrity Welder or Welding Instruction and Teaching, Welding Inspection and Managing and Supervising Welding Operations.

Job Duties

• Learn how to produce good quality welds using two welding process/material type combinations (TIG, MMA, MIG/MAG, FCAW) and (Carbon and Low Alloy steel, High Alloy Ferritic/Martensitic Steel, Austenitic Stainless Steel, Nickel and Nickel Alloys, Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys) in two welding positions (Downhand, Horizontal, Vertical, Overhead)
• Attain a qualification in accordance with one of the following standards: ISO 9606 / ASME IX / BS4872 / AWS D1.1 (these qualifications are regarded as licences to practice in welding)
• Achieve a quality of work to meet international standards for dimensional and surface inspection (Visual, Magnetic Particle Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection)
• Learn the proper procedure in positioning, preparing and checking the welding equipment
• Learn the proper procedure in receiving, handling and maintaining consumables
• Learn how to prepare, check and protect materials and work area ready for welding
• Learn to complete and check the finished weld ready for inspection and report into the production control system
• Ensure that health and safety requirements are fully accounted for in all the above

Essential

• Hold a minimum a of GCSE grade C/4, National 5 (or Equivalent) in Mathematics and English
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to use your own initiative and a strong drive to succeed are all essential
• Enthusiasm and determination to learn
• Self-starter and motivated person
• Ability to get on with colleagues and customers.
• Commitment to upholding high health and safety standards
• Responsibility, reliability and dedication

Key Interpersonal/Behavioural Skills

• Ability to establish an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal
• Effectiveness in identifying possible problems for upward reporting/investigation
• Ability to express ideas or facts in a clear manner
• Professional and pro-active work ethic

If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.