Welding Apprenticeship
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Position Overview & Specifications
Salary £11700 per year
Duration 18 months
Advert closing date 31/03/2023
Description
That Engineering Company Ltd design, manufacture and install bespoke machinery, including general engineering and servicing of plants within our Cambridge University sites. They are currently looking for a Welding apprentice to join their team.
Main Duties will include:
- Site Work – Servicing
- Workshop – Sheetmetal Fabrication
- Workshop – TIG, MIG and MMA Welding
- Day to day contact – Ollie Distill
GCSE grade 3 or above in Maths and English required.
Training to be provided
- The learner will be studying the General Welder (arc processes) Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- Day release to West Suffolk College.
- Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Candidate will be working on site at some of the most prestigious Universities in Cambridge. This will include both indoor and outdoor working.
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
The opportunity to obtain a full-time, permanent position for the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship course.
Hours per week 37.5
Working week Monday - Friday
Apprenticeship standard General welder (arc processes) (Level 2)
Newmarket, Suffolk, England, CB8 8DS
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: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Welding Apprenticeship roles across West Suffolk College'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 Colleges & Universities.
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 £11,700 - £11,700 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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