Apprentice Welding Engineer

Working alongside experienced Welding Engineers and Technical Assurance professionals, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent Welding Engineer in the UK energy infrastructure sector. You will support the delivery of major transmission and distribution projects by helping ensure welding activities, materials, fabrication and construction are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain nationally recognised engineering qualifications while developing practical experience in welding engineering, quality assurance, materials, inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), technical compliance and digital assurance within a highly regulated industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside our experienced Welding Engineers and Technical Assurance team, you will:

• Learn how weld engineering supports the safe delivery of major energy infrastructure projects.
• Assist with reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop an understanding of welding procedures, materials, weld maps and material traceability.
• Support the preparation and management of project documentation, technical records and compliance trackers.
• Gain experience of welding inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) techniques used to verify the quality of welded joints.
• Assist with site visits, audits and inspections to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with project and industry standards.
• Learn how to identify and record quality issues, supporting the implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Receive training in digital engineering and quality assurance systems used to manage welding records, inspections and project compliance.
• Work closely with engineering, construction and quality teams while developing your technical knowledge and practical experience.
• Attend project meetings and contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality engineering solutions.
• Complete your apprenticeship programme while working towards recognised engineering qualifications, supported by experienced mentors throughout your development.

In order to fully develop in your role, you will be enrolled onto the L6 Manufacturing Engineer apprenticeship qualification with our training partner the University of Greater Manchester. This learning pathway will include day release attendance at the university campus in Bolton for formally timetabled classes, including lectures, tutorials and tutor-led in-class exercises, along with case studies, laboratories, investigations and assignments. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

You will be fully supported to continue your professional development upon completion of this programme.