Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprentice - Fabrication & Welding
Location: WECO Engineering, IP25 6JU
Pay: £12.71 per hour, or above depending on age and experience
Build it. Weld it. Make it happen.
Ever wondered how the huge metal structures, machinery and engineered products you see every day are actually made?
As a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprentice at WECO Engineering, you’ll get to find out.
You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, learning how to turn raw materials into real products using a combination of fabrication, welding, engineering tools and practical skills.
And the best bit?
You’ll earn while you learn.
You’ll complete a nationally recognised Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship while gaining real-world experience that could launch your career in engineering.
What will you actually be doing?
This isn’t an apprenticeship where you’ll spend all day watching someone else do the interesting stuff.
You’ll gradually get hands-on with real engineering work, learning how to:
- Read and understand engineering drawings.
- Measure and mark out materials accurately.
- Cut, shape and prepare metal materials.
- Use a range of engineering hand tools and power tools safely.
- Learn professional welding and fabrication techniques.
- Assemble fabricated components accurately.
- Carry out quality checks to make sure products meet the required standards.
- Follow engineering health and safety procedures.
- Keep your work area clean, organised and professional.
- Work as part of a skilled engineering team to complete real customer projects.
You’ll start by learning the basics and build your skills as your confidence grows.
No one expects you to know everything on day one. That’s what the apprenticeship is for.
About WECO Engineering
WECO Engineering is a specialist engineering business where quality, practical skills and getting the job done properly matter.
You’ll become part of an experienced team and learn directly from people who understand the industry.
You’ll have the chance to see how engineering projects move from a drawing on a page to a finished product and play a part in making it happen.
What are we looking for?
You don’t need previous engineering experience.
We’re looking for potential, enthusiasm and the right attitude.
You’ll be a great fit if you:
- Are curious about how things are made.
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work.
- Like solving problems and figuring things out.
- Are keen to learn new skills.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Take pride in doing a job properly.
- Understand the importance of working safely.
- Are reliable and willing to get stuck in.
- Are interested in building a career in engineering, fabrication or welding.
Entry requirements
We’re much more interested in your enthusiasm and potential than a long list of previous experience.
You’ll normally need:
- GCSEs, or predicted GCSEs, including Maths and English.
- A genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing, fabrication or welding.
- A commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
If you don’t already have everything you need, there may be opportunities to achieve the required qualifications as part of your apprenticeship.
What you’ll getEarn while you learn
You’ll receive £12.71 per hour, or above depending on age and experience, while gaining valuable workplace experience.
A recognised qualification
You’ll complete the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, giving you practical engineering skills and a qualification that can help you progress within the industry.
Real engineering experience
You’ll work on genuine customer projects, developing skills that you simply can’t learn from a textbook.
Learn from experienced engineers
You’ll be supported by experienced members of the WECO Engineering team who will help you develop your technical skills and confidence.
Build your future
Your apprenticeship could be the first step towards becoming a skilled Fabricator, Welder or Engineering Operative, or progressing onto higher-level engineering training and specialist roles.
Plus:
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in engineering
Why choose engineering?
Engineering is about much more than nuts, bolts and machines.
It’s about making things happen.
The skills you develop as a fabricator or welder can take you into a huge range of industries, from manufacturing and construction to transport, energy and aerospace.
You’ll develop practical skills, learn how to solve problems and eventually be able to look at something you’ve helped build and say:
“I made that.”
If you enjoy working with your hands, like seeing a project come together and want a career where you’re constantly learning, engineering could be the perfect fit.
Ready to build your future?
If you’re hands-on, curious, reliable and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Join WECO Engineering, earn while you learn and take your first step towards becoming a skilled engineer.
Apply today and start building your engineering career.
Pay: £25,420.00-£27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
