Level 2 Welding apprenticeshipprogressing onto Level 3 Plate Welder apprenticeship
Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?
Then Join our Whale Family!
We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team.
An excellent opportunity to join Whale Tankers who are looking to recruit hard-working people, willing and able to learn and looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career in manufacturing engineering. Invaluable free training at college and at work. Manually weld plates and structural components to high standards of quality.
* Annual wage of £16,893 a year
* Salary will be reviewed on a yearly basis. There are 2 bonus schemes a holiday bonus and a PRP bonus
* Level 2 Welding apprenticeshipprogressing onto Level 3 Plate Welder apprenticeship
* Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week on a rotation week 1 6.00 - 14.00; week 2 14.00-10.30 Monday - Thursday and 2-19.30 Friday
* Start date is Wednesday 1st October 2025
* Duration is 54 Months to complete Level 2 and 3
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
• Working in a team environment to complete the tank build process
• Understanding the relevant legislation and procedures to
ensure that our tanks are welded to the standard required
• The role includes welding in both Mild and Stainless Steel
at a variety of thicknesses
• Work to standard operating procedures and engineering
data sheets to complete the welding process
• Work in accordance with Whale Health & Safety policy and
maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintenance of a clean, organised and productive work
area
• Effectively communicate with members of the team to
ensure the process runs smoothly
Your work location will be Ravenshaw Way, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SU and your college location will be Warwickshire College – please ensure you are able to travel to and from both sites
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Level 2 General Welder progressing onto Level 3
• GCSE or equivalent Science, Maths and English (Grade 5/C or above) essential
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• An interest to develop a skill
There is the possibility of a full-time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The Company
Whale Tankers care about quality across all aspects of our business, it is a word that characterises the company. Our Ravenshaw site, located in Solihull, has been the home of Whale Tankers. The site set in more than 40 acres of land, is a stunning example of how an industrial concern can successfully operate alongside a natural environment. Whale has a truly modern manufacturing facility at Ravenshaw, with all the key processes carried out in-house.
All aspects of the manufacturing process, from technical specification to quality control, all takes place on site.Our “in-house” product philosophy gives Whale the ability to control quality at every stage and ensure that every product is engineered and built to deliver uptime and value throughout its working life.Whale customer promise is one “reliability, service and value for life”, It takes a combination of significant resources and unique culture to deliver that promise – something that Whale Tankers has been delivering over the last five decades.
The Benefits
Health
Holiday
Pension
Bonus
The Values
* Teamwork
Our best work is born out of working collaboratively as a team in order to achieve our goals. We build better when we work together.
Producing a diverse product range, engineered to meet specific customer requirements. We will remain focused on developing our products, processes and people, through partnerships and investments, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.
* Long Service
The major factor in Whale's success has been the motivation, skill and loyalty of all employees, who on average have been with Whale for 8 and a half years.
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