United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.
We are looking for an Apprentice to join our Energy business who design, build, and maintain critical national infrastructure on behalf of UK energy transmission and distribution network owners. You will join our welding apprenticeship programme, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills at college, in our workshop and out on site on our live projects.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.
Responsibilities
- Manually weld tubes and pipes to high standards of quality and integrity using a Manual Metal Arc (MMA) and a minimum of one other manual arc welding processes such as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), Metal Inert Gas (MIG)/Metal Active Gas (MAG) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
- Continually monitor and adapt to achieve the quality of work demanded by high‑integrity piping systems, necessitating significant manual dexterity and coordination.
- Work to detailed engineering specifications necessary to ensure safe & reliable operation of the finished pipe‑work system.
- Interact with a wide range of people and organisations, including Supervisors, Engineers, Pipe Fitters, Stores Operatives, Welding Inspectors, Non‑Destructive Technicians, Quality personnel.
- Have your work regularly assessed to ensure continued quality of welding through visual inspection, non‑destructive testing and pre‑commissioning pressure testing (hydraulic or pneumatic testing).
- Take responsibility for the safety, quality, productivity and accuracy of your own work while ensuring it conforms to a relevant pipe‑welding specification.
- Work autonomously during planning and production activities to be an integrated part of a wider team working on the overall pipe‑work system, reporting to a workplace supervisor.
- Clean and take care of company tools and equipment.
Training & Apprenticeship Details
As an Apprentice with United Infrastructure, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands‑on industry experience and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll receive a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.
You will be enrolled onto the Level 3 Pipe Welder Apprenticeship qualification with our training partner Riverside College. During the first year of your programme, you will attend college full‑time at the Riverside and Cronton campuses, and spend some holiday periods on site at our Golborne office. At the end of your first academic year, you will begin working in the workshop or on site full‑time and will attend college one day per week to continue your studies.
You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as classroom‑taught sessions, learning materials, and one‑to‑one support from your tutor or coach.
Academic Entry Requirements
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 9‑4/A*‑C or equivalent, including Maths, English and a science‑based subject.
- Good level of physical fitness, including the ability to lift, work at heights and outdoors in all weather.
- Good IT skills and ability to use basic Microsoft Office packages (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Good organisation, time management and communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence, or be actively working towards achieving one.
- Ability to travel and work away from home when not attending college full‑time.
- Availability to start full‑time work by September 2026.
- Commitment to live and breathe our company values during work and studies.
- Motivation and dedication to successfully complete the apprenticeship programme.
Please note, as this is an apprenticeship programme, in order to be eligible to apply you must not already have an equivalent level or higher qualification in the occupational area, or significant work experience.
Upon successful completion of your programme, you will achieve a Level 3 Pipe Welder Apprenticeship and be eligible for membership of the Welding Institute for Engineering Technicians.
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