Welding Apprentice

Company: Direct Engineering & Site Services Ltd
Apply for the Welding Apprentice
Location: Hasland
Job Description:

Introduction: Direct Engineering has two welding apprenticeships available due to expansion of the fabrication section at Direct Engineering, based in Chesterfield. Direct Engineering is a diverse company with great opportunities and continues to invest in all new modern technologies to improve production and methods of manufacture.

About the Employer: Direct Engineering specialise in the welding and manufacture of Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Mild Steel and a range of Non Ferrous Metal products. Direct Engineering have an excellent manufacturing facility offering a specialised Fabrication Welding, Machining and Installation Service. Their experienced team of engineers work closely with customers to meet and exceed their exact requirements.

What You’ll Do

  • MIG welding (mild steel)
  • TIG welding (stainless steel & aluminium)
  • Fabrication & assembly of components
  • Manipulator welding
  • General fabrication skills – sawing/grinding
  • Orbital gas purged welding carried out by robotic arm

Training Outcome

Chesterfield College continues to develop strong relationships with employers, and we encourage any organisation considering recruiting an apprentice to support them to progress onto a higher apprenticeship level, or offer full-time employment at the end of their apprenticeship.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Approachable
  • Proactive

Qualifications

  • GCSE English 4/C or above
  • GCSE Maths 4/C or above

Course Information

  • Course: Welder (level 2)
  • Level: 2
  • Route: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

  • Working Week: Monday – Thursday, 7:45am – 4:45pm and Friday, 7:45am – 2:15pm
  • Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
  • Number of Positions Available: 2
  • Training Provider: CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: July 13th, 2026