Pipefitting Apprenticeship

ALTRAD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Recruiting nationally

Closes on Sunday 1 June 2025

Posted on 9 April 2025

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Summary

A debt-free path to earning an industry-leading qualification. A competitive salary throughout the three-year apprenticeship programme. The opportunity to learn from world-class engineers and other professionals. Mix of learning at our dedicated training facilities and real work experience at sites around the UK.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Apprentices will be paid the Apprentice NMW of £7.55 during their initial off -the-job training. Once on site, Apprentices will be paid inline with the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI)

Training course
Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)
Hours
Hours during off -the-job training: Monday - Thursday = 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday = 7:00am - 1:00pm Once placed on site, shift patterns could change.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 29 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

16

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

The role of a pipefitter is integral to every major Engineering Construction project and involves working with various pipe materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals, plastics and composites in a huge range of sizes and thicknesses.

Where you’ll work

The initial off -the-job training will be based in Tipton, West Midlands and accommodation and travel contributions will be provided during this time. Once the off -the-job training is completed, Apprentices will be placed on one of our sites, which are based all over the UK and will receive both accommodation and travel contributions if applicable

Training

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

College or training organisation

ALTRAD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering construction pipefitter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Comply with appropriate health and safety, risk and quality requirements,
  • Correctly select and safely use tools and equipment for the fabrication, assembly, installation and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
  • Plan, organise and undertake the fabrication, assembly, installation, maintenance and decommissioning of pipework components and systems,
  • Read, interpret and apply engineering drawing information,
  • Shape pipework components using hand and power tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required tolerance, specification and standard,
  • Assemble and install pipework using the appropriate methods, techniques and equipment in accordance with the specification including welded, threaded, bolted and clamped jointing solutions,
  • Ensure the integrity of joints in accordance with specifications, in line with specified quality procedures and to precise tolerances,
  • Undertake the testing and inspection of the fabricated and/or installed pipework using the appropriate techniques,
  • Work with others and contribute to effective working relationships within an Engineering Construction environment,
  • Apply techniques for the temporary or permanent removal of an engineering construction piping related system or component,
  • Communicate by keeping others informed about work plans or activities which may affect them and seek assistance from others without causing undue disruption to normal work activities.

Your training plan

  • Engineering Construction Pipefitter Level 3
  • Approximately 6 months of off-the-job training will be undertaken at our training centre in Tipton, West Midlands
  • Once completed, you will then be placed on one of sites, which are based all over the UK, to continue your learning and applying the skills and knowledge learnt

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C / 4)
  • Maths (grade C / 4)

Other in:

  • English (grade Pass)
  • English (grade C)
  • Maths (grade Pass)
  • Maths (grade C)

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

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this company

Altrad is a specialist in the delivery of engineering, aftermarket and upgrade services to the nuclear, oil and gas, petrochemical and process sectors. With a focus on the delivery of low-carbon technologies and an industry leading project management capability, the company builds, maintains and extends the life of customer assets worldwide. At Altrad, we offer industry leading advanced apprenticeship programmes in Welding, Erecting /Rigging, Pipefitting and Project Controls. Our training Centre in Tipton, West Midlands has been welcoming young people to train and learn with us for over 50 years.

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Company benefits

• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays (with the option to buy more) •Employee benefits package including a huge array of discounts and schemes like Cycle to Work

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the 3 year apprenticeship programme will provide a globally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Installing Engineering Construction Plant and Systems (RQF).

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ALTRAD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LIMITED

Jon Davies

Jon.davies@altrad.com

0121 281 9844

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314474.

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Closes on Sunday 1 June 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Once applications have been received, these will be reviewed and those who meet our recruitment criteria will be invited to attend and assessment day at our training centre in Tipton, West Midlands. At the assessment day, candidates will take part in both practical and theory based assessments, and if successful, be invited to attend an interview.