Annual wage £13,312.00 Based on £6.40 per hour for 40 hours per week (x52 weeks). Working week You will work Monday to Friday, exact shifts to be confirmed with the successful applicant. Total hours per week: 40 Expected duration 48 Months Possible start date 01 Sep 2024 Date posted 17 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000245359 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day To attend college and complete coursework on time and to a high standard alongside working site hours. To attend and fully participate in regular training and reviews with mentor and line manager. Wear appropriate clothing/PPE at all times. Behave in a professional and appropriate manner. Manually weld tubes and pipes to high standards of quality and integrity using a Manual Metal Arc (MMA) and a minimum of one other manual arc welding processes from Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), Metal Inert Gas (MIG)/Metal Active Gas (MAG) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Continually monitor and adapt to achieve the quality of work demanded by high integrity piping systems, necessitating significant manual dexterity, and coordination. Work to detailed engineering specifications necessary to ensure safe & reliable operation of the finished pipe work system. Interaction with a wide range of people and organisations including Supervisors, Engineers, Pipe Fitters, Stores Operatives, Welding Inspectors, Non-Destructive Technicians, Quality personnel. Pipe welders’ work is regularly assessed to ensure continued quality of welding though visual inspection, non-destructive testing and pre-commissioning pressure testing (hydraulic or pneumatic testing. Responsible for the safety, quality, productivity and accuracy of their own work whilst ensuring it conforms to a relevant pipe welding specification. Working autonomously during their planning and production activities to being an integrated part of a wider team working on the overall pipework system, reporting to a workplace supervisor. Clean and take care of company tools and equipment. Be punctual, polite & respectful at all times. One day a week release (during term time) all reasonable travel costs are covered. The training you will be getting Pipe Welder, Level 3 qualification Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship The successful apprentice will be able to apply for vacancies within the company if they arise. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness, Working at heights, Ability to lift, Self motivated, Good timekeeping, Work to strict guidelines, Positive, Take responsibility, Decision making, with autonomy, Seeks guidance, Follow safety expectations, Committed to equality, Committed to diversity, Continuous improvement Qualifications GCSE or equivalent 4 GCSE's including English and Maths (Grade A-C (9-4) essential) Essential Things to consider This role is working in the delivery of welding and fabrication, and therefore may include a variety of environments and strict guidelines. A good level of physical fitness, including the ability to lift and work at heights is therefore required.