Fabrication and Welding Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for someone to join our team at Eco-airvent, where we specialise in high-quality fabrication and welding services. As an apprentice you will receive expert training, valuable industry experience, and the opportunity to grow with a skilled team dedicated to innovation and craftsmanship.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Thursday between 7am to 4pm. Friday 7am to 1pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

An average day/week will involve the fabrication of ductwork, by cutting, shaping and forming, either by hand or using machinery. The work can vary from making rectangle, round or spiral ductwork. There will also be the assembly of air handling units. This involves working with larger equipment such as fans, motors, filters and coils and assembling the unit to ensure it is assembled and ready for testing or installation.

Training includes:

Workplace safety: familiarity with safety standards and best practices when handling materials, tools and machinery.

Personal protective equipment (PPE): learning about proper the proper use of PPE like gloves, eye protection, hearing protection and respirators.

Tools and equipment: using tools such as sheet metal shears, bending machines, grinders, drills, riveters and welding equipment (for specific tasks).

Reading drawings: learning how to read and interpret technical drawings to understand dimensions, shapes and the design of ductwork.

Sheet metal work: skills in cutting, shaping and assembling sheet metal into ducts and components using special tools.

AHU components: familiarisation with the assembly of air handling units, including fans, filters, coils and controls.

Wiring and controls: basic knowledge of how electrical components are integrated into AHUs and their control system.

Assembly techniques: hands-on experience assembling AHU components, ensuring proper alignment and testing functionality.

Quality control: ensuring the units meet quality standards and specifications.

Where you’ll work

Unit A6 Stirling Business Park
4-6 Nimrod Way
Ferndown Industrial Estate
Wimborne
BH21 7SH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/engineering-operative-v1-3 Functional Skills up to Level 2 in English and Maths as required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 2 or above)
Maths (grade 2 or above)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Relevant qualification in sector area (grade )

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Initiative
Logical
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

You will need to be able to get yourself to the factory each day. You will also be required to apply for and attend an academic interview at Bournemouth and Poole College.

About this company

We are manufacturers of ventilation equipment and heat recovery units.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full-time employment.

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