Welding Apprenticeship

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 h your advanced skills, you can progress to roles like welding engineer.

Level: 3

Onsite or Hybrid: On Site

Location: Bristol, GB, BS3 2HQ

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.