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)

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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.

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Vacancy Features

Job CategoryEngineering
Salary/Rate£18,495.36 a year
TypeApprenticeship
Contract Length18 Months
Start DateApril 2026
Job ReferenceVAC2000020267
Training ProviderPTP Training