Apprentice Welder/Metal Fabricator

An amazing opportunity to join our Company & learn the welding skills to develop into a Welder fabricator.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Full UK Driving Licence

• GCSE · English · 4 · Essential
• GCSE · Mathematics · 4 · Essential

Applicants will need to be fit as the job demands a lot of standing and physical activity. There may be a need to work some overtime as and when required The job is in a location where transport will need to be considered. The nature of the job role dictates that you could be working in a workshop/drydock outdoors and offsite. 

Established in 1979 BFS initially manufactured ships components such as Wheelhouses, A frames, propeller Nozzles and rudder stock assemblies. Geographically located very close to the most Easterly point of the UK, the next step forward was the transition into the Oil & Gas industry. Having accrued a reputation for quality products along with a loyal group of experienced personnel, BFS were awarded a contract to complete the hook-up of a new offshore platform. This involved the manufacture and installation of over 100 tonnes of structural steel and associated pipework. This project kick started the business development within the Oil Gas and petrochemical industries. To support this growth in 1987 BFS enrolled on the dti enterprise scheme to introduce a formal Quality Management System into the business. In 1992 BFS were accredited to BS5750 by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) and progressed seamlessly to the ISO 9001 standard. The company has recently integrated the Construction Products Regulations (CPR) EN 1090 CE marking into its Quality Management System. Operating from a modern 23000 square foot manufacturing facility and coupled to a workforce with a subtle blend of experience and youth. The business is well placed to deliver its objectives of supplying a diverse range of quality products, on time, throughout the Oil Gas and Renewables industries.

EAST COAST COLLEGE · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3