Pipe Welder Apprentice

Location: Enfield, North London
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Level: Apprenticeship

Salary: 13-14 GBP per hour depending on experience

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with opportunities supporting the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme provides access to employment and skills opportunities across areas including: green construction, retrofit, renewable energy, sustainability and environmental services.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Pipe Welder Apprentice to join a team working on district heating infrastructure across London.

This is an opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in welding and pipework. You will receive on-site training to British welding standards while gaining practical experience working alongside experienced welders.

The role will involve welding district heating pipes in trenches and developing the technical skills required to work safely and to a high standard within the industry.

Main Duties

• Assist with arc welding on district heating pipes, including pipes approximately 150mm to 300mm in diameter.

• Assist with gas welding on district heating pipes, including pipes approximately 50mm to 100mm in diameter.

• Develop practical welding skills through supervised onsite training.

• Learn to work to relevant British welding specifications and quality standards.

• Read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.

• Prepare materials and equipment for welding activities.

• Inspect work and ensure welds meet required quality standards.

• Maintain welding equipment and keep the work area safe and organised.

• Follow all site health and safety procedures and instructions.

• Work effectively alongside experienced welders and other site personnel.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Genuine interest in developing a career in pipe welding.

• Willingness to learn and undertake practical training.

• Good practical ability and willingness to undertake physical, site-based work.

• Reliable, proactive and committed approach to work.

• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

• Ability to speak and understand English sufficiently to follow workplace and health and safety instructions.

• Commitment to improving English language skills where required.

Desirable Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in welding or metalwork.

• Any previous pipe welding experience.

• Previous experience with gas welding.

• Construction or engineering site experience.

• Relevant qualifications or training in welding or engineering.

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