Trainee Welder (Quarry/Heavyplant)

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Job information

  • Location: Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Working arrangement: Field based
  • Salary: £14 - £18 per hour + Training + Progression
  • Published: 10 March 2026

Trainee Welder (Quarry work)

Bath

£14 – £18 Per Hour + Full Training + Career Progression + Overtime (2x) + Pension + Company Benefits

Are you looking to start a career in welding and want a role where you can learn from experienced professionals, gain hands-on skills, and progress into a fully qualified welder?

Do you want to join a well-established engineering company that invests in its people, supports ongoing training, and provides clear progression routes as your skills develop?

On offer is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, close-knit engineering team with a strong focus on training and long-term development. With decades of industry experience, this company is known for high-quality engineering work and for developing trainees into confident, qualified professionals through mentoring and funded training.

In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced welders and engineers, assisting with welding and fabrication tasks while learning the technical skills required in a structured environment. You’ll gain exposure to a range of projects, learn to read technical drawings, and build practical experience – with a clear pathway to becoming a fully qualified welder.

The ideal candidate would be someone with an interest in welding or engineering who is eager to learn and develop practical skills. Commutable to Bath.

The Role:

  • Carrying out basic welding and fabrication tasks under supervision
  • Assisting with repairs, modifications, and engineering projects
  • Learning to work from drawings and technical specifications
  • Maintaining high health & safety and quality standards

The Person:

  • Interest in welding, fabrication, or engineering
  • Eager to learn and develop practical welding skills
  • Motivated and ambitious to progress into a skilled welding role
  • Commutable to Bath

Reference Number: BBBH23174G

Keywords: Trainee Welder, Welding Trainee, Fabrication, Engineering, Manufacturing, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades, Bath, Radstock

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