Welding Apprentice

Company Description
Gardline Limited is part of the Boskalis group of companies. Working at Gardline is about exploration. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to explore your career and find innovative and relevant solutions for complex projects.
For a business to succeed, it needs the right people, with the right skills and values. We seek exceptional individuals who champion our values-based culture and team spirit. Here at Gardline, we are committed to each and every one of our staff members worldwide. We empower our staff to gain new skills, bring new ideas to the table, to grow and develop. Together

Job Description*
Start your career as a Welding Apprentice at Gardline*
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, based locally to the office, interested in starting their career as a Welder with Gardline, and undertake a Level 3 Welder/Fabricator Apprenticeship.
This is a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in welding and fabrication, be part of a dedicated and hard-working team in a unique industry.
This role is workshop-based in Great Yarmouth.
**During your apprenticeship you will be trained to**:

- Support the team in preparing equipment that is used offshore on our fleet of vessels ensuring it is welded and fabricated ready for mobilisation
- Maintain suitable levels of spares parts, tools and equipment
- Resolve issues with faulty items of equipment

Qualifications*
Your qualities*
You can make your mark as a Welding Apprentice if you have:

- Commitment, personal drive and motivation to learn and progress in your career
- Minimum of 4 GCSE’s grades A-C in Science, English and Mathematics
- IT literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Microsoft Access knowledge would be advantageous
- Team spirit and a proactive and conscientious work ethic

Additional Information*
What you can expect*
- A range of benefits**: **In addition to your salary and flexible work arrangements, you will receive an annual leave entitlement of 22 days, increasing incrementally in line with length of service, a salary sacrifice pension scheme*, access to private healthcare through Bupa* as well as cycle to work* and eye test schemes*
- Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together we realise your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities be that onshore or offshore. Being part of Gardline and the Boskalis Group provides access to a vast range of opportunities literally across the globe
- A warm welcome**: **We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Gardline
- where applicable (dependent on contract type)

**Extra information**
- A full drivers’ license would be advantageous
- Where you will work: Hewett Park, Gapton Hall Industrial Estate, Great Yarmouth
- Fulltime job: The position of Welding Apprentice is a fulltime role, 37.5 hours per week