Fabrication & Welding Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Established in 1992, M & S Engineering Limited is a family–run business with 40 employees based at Eastriggs, near Annan. The company is experienced in all aspects of the fabrication and erection of mild and stainless-steel structures.
We are seeking to employ Fabrication & Welding Apprentices to work in our busy workshop environment.
You will be trained in all aspects of steel fabrication and welding over a 4-year period, including 2 days per week at college for the initial 2 years.
Other duties will include cutting, drilling, grinding, polishing, cleaning, and various other metal fabrication works. Site work may also be required from time to time.
The ideal candidate should be a keen learner, have good communication skills and be able to work alone or as part of a team under guidance. Computer literacy is an advantage to ensure portfolio work is completed to timescale. An interest in Engineering would also be an advantage.
Hours - 37.5 per week, plus overtime and weekend work.
Salary – Apprentice rate with increases over stages of completion. Overtime paid at 1.33%.
Benefits: We offer an attractive benefits package, which include weekly pay, workplace pension, and 30 days annual holiday.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £5.28 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fabrication & Welding Apprentice roles across M&S Engineering Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £5 - £5 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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