Apprentice Welder
Pwr Europe LTD · Swift Valley Industrial Estate · posted 6 July 2026
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- Ensure compliance with all WHS policies as outlined in the HR Manual and Employment Policy guide.
- Participate and contribute in all WHS Toolbox meetings.
- Participate in department WHS, Fire and Evacuation and Emergency training.
- Demonstrate a high degree of safety awareness.
- Attend and complete all training requirements for your apprenticeship.
- Engage fully in mentoring and coaching provided by qualified tradespeople.
- Maintain accurate training records and logbooks as required by your apprenticeship programme.
- Assist with setup, operation, and maintenance of welding equipment under supervision.
- Support qualified welders during fabrication processes, including material handling, assembly, and positioning.
- Learn and practice various welding techniques and fabrication processes in line with your training plan.
- Prepare materials by cleaning, grinding, cutting, and marking as directed.
- Assist in the setup and layout of components for welding or fabrication.
- Clean and maintain tools, equipment, and workstations to support workshop efficiency.
- Assist in general fabrication activities including measuring, cutting, and basic fitting.
- Collaborate with other team members to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Participate in continuous improvement and team initiatives.
Your training
1 day per week at Northampton College Booth Lane.
Where it leads
This apprenticeship represents a foundational step in your welding and fabrication career. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship and achievement of competency benchmarks, opportunities for advancement into qualified trades roles or other specialised areas within the Fabrication Department may become available.
About Pwr Europe LTD
PWR Europe is an extension of PWR’s Family of quality driver companies, supplying world leading cooling solutions to top-tier race teams and high-end automotive industry manufacturers.
Based in Rugby, England, PWR Europe extends the same broad scope of company services and cutting-edge cooling componentry that has established PWR as a worldwide resource for best-in-class cooling solutions.
With customers ranging from winning F1 race teams, to OEM and performance vehicle manufacturers, the Tamworth staff provides tailored support to ensure that PWR’s scope of services are extended to meet each client’s unique cooling needs.
From design, testing and development, to component manufacturing, our Europe facility offers access to the broad range ever-growing technical resources that PWR prides itself on.
Things to consider
- Standing for extended periods
- Repetitive movements (grinding, welding, cutting)
- Bending, lifting, pushing, pulling
- Operating machinery and hand tools
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- UNIT C VALLEY POINT, VALLEY DRIVE, SWIFT VALLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, RUGBY, CV21 1TN
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