Welding Apprentice

All Locations- Havant- All Departments- Engineering Apprenticeship- Advertising Salary- £14,000-£17,000 - Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:30, Friday 07:30-12:30 (39 hours per week)- Vacancy Type- PermanentIf you like working hands on, you could be learning how to cut materials using powered tools and thermal processes as part of this role. You will learn how to use manual arc welding processes including Tungsten Inert Gas and Metal Inert Gas to join materials. We are looking to source an exceptional welding apprentice for Havant Sheet Metal (HSM).

**Training to be provided**:
This Welding apprenticeship programme forms part of HSM’s succession planning for the future. You will be trained, supported and monitored during the process. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be paid and day released to PETA’s Havant training centre for off-the-job training. You will learn how to work safely, work efficiently, use technical information, prepare and use MIG, TIG and MMA welding equipment.

At the end of the programme, you will achieve the General Welder (Arc Processes) apprenticeship standard. Overall duration 18 months.

**About the role**:
Joining the HSM team as a General Welding Apprentice, your role will be focused on. As part of your programme, you will learn how to:

- Interpret technical information
- Checking that materials are suitable
- Prepare materials for welding operations
- Position the materials to be welded
- Set up the welding equipment
- Making the joints to the specified dimensions using appropriate welding techniques
- Make adjustments to settings as required
- Visually inspect components
- Inspect completed components
- Dress finished weld surfaces
- Restore the work area

**What are the career prospects at HSM?**

The career opportunities at HSM are very varied. We have a strong track record of training and developing people to reach their full potential. Our previous apprentices have gone onto become valuable members of our team.
- Fulltime employment
- Further personal development
- Further academic development
- Higher apprenticeship

**Essential Skills**:
To be considered for the role of a Welding Apprentice, you will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in completing work to a high quality level.

You will also require the following skills and qualifications:

- 2 GCSE's at grade C (4) or above, or equivalents in maths and English are essential
- Enthusiastic team player
- Self motivated and driven
- Excellent communication skills
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Good manual dexterity
- Real interest in maintenance
- Good co-ordination
- Methodical and logical
- Good problem-solving skills
- Learn through instruction