Apprentice MIG Welder
Tbi Manufacturing LTD · Mildenhall · posted 12 June 2026
Wage
£12,480 a year
Hours
30 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Engineering operative (level 2)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
2
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Main roles and responsibilities:
- Participate fully in MIG welding training sessions conducted at TBI Manufacturing
- Learn to interpret welding blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders
- Assist in the preparation of metal surfaces and welding equipment
- Perform basic welding tasks under close supervision
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with health and safety standards
- Develop knowledge of different welding materials and techniques used in production
- Support the team in day-to-day fabrication tasks as required
Your training
- The learner will be studying the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Day release to West Suffolk College
Where it leads
- Opportunity for full-time employment upon successful completion of apprenticeship
About Tbi Manufacturing LTD
TBI Manufacturing Limited began trading over 30 years ago as a sub-contract tube manipulation company and has grown steadily over this time increasing our abilities to encompass all aspects of metal fabrication and forming.
As a business we strive to collaborate and develop long-standing relationships with our customers.
Operating from in excess of 80,000sq feet of factory space in Mildenhall, Suffolk, we are able offer tube manipulation, laser cutting, fabrication, powder coating and assembly.
Our accreditations include ISO 9001:2015 and a number of global customer supplier approvals from some of the most prestigious & recognisable brands in the world.
Things to consider
You may spend hours lifting heavy metals, bending over workpieces, and enduring a hot working environment.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsPhysical fitnessTeam workingAttention to detailInitiative
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 4-9) — essential
Where you'll work
- TBI Manufacturing Limited, Holborn Avenue, Mildenhall, IP28 7BG
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