Apprentice Pipe Welder

You will be working from engineering drawings and approved welding procedures to deliver high-quality pipe spools and assemblies that meet project, quality, and safety requirements.  

Key responsibilities:

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld carbon steel, stainless steel, and/or alloy pipework in accordance with engineering drawings, isometrics, and fabrication specifications
• Set out, cut, bevel, align, fit, and tack pipework and components to specified dimensions and tolerances prior to final welding
• Manufacture pipe spools, supports, and assemblies using correct fabrication techniques and approved materials
• Carry out welding activities using TIG, MMA (stick), and/or MIG processes as required, strictly following approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Ensure all welds meet visual acceptance criteria and are suitable for non-destructive testing (NDT), including VT, MPI, and radiography where applicable
• Undertake minor repairs, weld corrections, and rework in line with inspection and quality control feedback
• Accurately use measuring and alignment equipment, including tapes, levels, verniers, spirit levels, and squares, to ensure dimensional accuracy
• Comply fully with permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, method statements, and site or workshop safety procedures at all times
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised work area, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are used and stored correctly
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, inspectors, and other trades to meet agreed schedules, productivity targets, and quality standards

You must be willing to learn and develop technical skills through the Apprenticeship. 

• Pipe Welder Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes

A Pipe Fabrication Welder Apprentice at our Runcorn site can look forward to strong long-term career opportunities within a leading industrial company. Upon successful completion, apprentices can progress into skilled welder or pipefitter roles, with opportunities for further qualifications, specialist training, and career development within INEOS Inovyn.