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Apprentice Welder / Fabricator

THE BIG ORCHARD LIMITED · Wakefield

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ApprenticeshipOn-siteFull-TimeApprenticeship

Our Orchard brand, and our association with quality, continues to become ever more widely recognised as we constantly endeavour to improve our product range, services and customer relations.

Full-time, based at our Wakefield factory. 35 hours a week3 years 6 monthsCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
English (grade 4 / C or above), Maths (grade 4 / C or above), Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Full time employment at The Big Orchard Ltd.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 14 Sep 2026
Apply by 16 Sep 2026

Where you'd be based

WF1 1TT

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