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Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers who genuinely invest in your future? Briddon Ltd is looking for a motivated individual to join their highly skilled team at their Dinnington site as a Fabrication & Welding Apprentice.
About the Role
Your training and responsibilities as an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder, will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Carry out welding activities including use of a MIG welder, and other ancillary machinery and equipment
- Creating steel fabrications, utilising machinery such as a band saw, circular saw, bending machine, pillar drill
- Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly
- Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols
- Ensure correct marking up of component parts
- Work to quality standards required for the components
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements
- Undertake final inspections of finished components
- Assisting with warehousing duties, loading vehicles and packaging goods
- Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself
- When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded
You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.
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If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at Briddon Ltd will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.
Training Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
RNN GROUP
Engineering operative (level 2)
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This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at one of their campuses on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
GCSE Requirements
- Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Key Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Be reliable and punctual
- Good attitude to work
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Company Overview
This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.
Established in 1986, Briddon is a family-run business specialising in bespoke wrought ironwork and commercial security works, particularly Palisade gates. They have a fantastic reputation and a customer base scaling the globe. They operate a team of long-standing members whom are invested in the business’ success and longevity. Based in Dinnington, South Yorkshire, they are committed to utilising an apprenticeship scheme to build their workforce.
Benefits
- Company pension (opens in new tab)
- On-site parking
- Sick pay (contractual terms apply)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Further industry appropriate training.
A lasting career in the engineering industry with Briddon Ltd.
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