Welding and Fabrication Apprentice – Heathyards Eng Co LTD
Apprenticeship
Walsall
Posted 1 day ago
Summary
European Heathyards are looking to recruit a new Fabrication and Welding Apprentice member to the team. The apprentice will support the business to achieve its goals and growth for the future.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The apprentice will be required to complete the following duties: Welding and fabrication of materials using two different weld processes to enable a structural weld. Inspect weld preparations, surface conditions and cleanliness. Inspection of final weld. Fabrication elements, including work on press brake. Following Health and Safety procedures.
Where you'll work
European Industrial Group Ltd
Unit 31-32
Maybrook Industrial Estate
Walsall
WS8 7DG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training course
Welder (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
- Welding Level 2 qualification
- Relevant workplace training
- Functional skills (if necessary)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
How will you travel to work? One day per week release at our Walsall centre.
About this employer
European Heathyards are industry leaders in high integrity fabrication, welding & tube manipulation. Established in 1974 and based in the West Midlands (UK), European Heathyards maintains a wealth of knowledge and experience manufacturing for the following industries: Power generation, petrochemical, oil & gas, process plant, environmental and nuclear. We have 8 purpose-built manufacturing workshops that cover around 270,000 sqft, of which 10,000 sqft is a dedicated clean conditions area. Each shop is equipped with overhead cranes ranging from 5 tonne to 100 tonne lifting capacity. We are accredited to ISO 9001, 14001, 27001 & 45001. We also hold BS EN 1090-1 EXC 2 & hold an array of ASME stamps that include U,S,PP & R. We have also been recognised as fit for nuclear, an in-depth programme that identifies whether a company has the right procedures, personnel & skills for the UK's civil nuclear programme. This dedication to quality control & assurance, whilst maintaining our competitive edge, enhances our presence and reputation when manufacturing heat exchangers (super heater elements, economisers, Evaporators, membrane panels, headers, manifolds), pressure vessels, pipework, low NOx burners, ducting, tanks, silos & structural.
https://www.heathyards.com/ (opens in new tab)
Vacancy Features
| Job Category | Engineering |
| Salary/Rate | £18,495.36 a year |
| Type | Apprenticeship |
| Contract Length | 18 Months |
| Start Date | April 2026 |
| Job Reference | VAC2000020267 |
| Training Provider | PTP Training |