Apprentice Welder Level 2

You learn the role from being mentored by an experienced team of Plater/Welders in the production department. You'll have day release learning via an apprenticeship delivered in Brighouse. You'll have the opportunity to work on structural designs for some iconic buildings across the UK.

What you'll do

• Working alongside experienced plater/welders.
• Shadowing them and learning the skills and techniques required to execute jobs successfully.
• Learn to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Taught how to safely handle material and use overhead cranage
• Learn to use tools such as grinders, oxy/propane cutting equipment.
• Learn tacking and welding techniques and procedures.
• Carry out self-inspection of fabrications and assisting colleagues on other duties

After the apprenticeship

Potential to develop future skills and explore opportunities within the wider business

Skills

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Reliable
• Resilient
• Passion for sector

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

About the employer

Elland Steel Structures was founded in 1973 and is one of the country's leading structural steelwork providers. We design, detail and fabricate structural steelwork, contributing to many of the iconic buildings you see in our towns and cities today.

We are an employee-owned business and pride ourselves in over 50 years of successful, profitable trading. We retain strong relationships with many principal contractors who we provide steel structures for time and time again. Safety, Compliance, Quality and People are the four foundations that underpin our business and what our reputation is built on.

We have a highly skilled workforce who are the best in the business, many of whom have learnt their trade at Elland Steel and have progressed into more senior roles.

Elland Steel Structures has strategic ambitions to grow, and having secured more high profile projects, we are now growing our team, so come join us.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Welder (level 2), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: CALDERDALE COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday

Monday – Thursday 06.45 am – 3:15 pm

Friday 06.45 am – 11.45 am

• Start date: 1 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year