Level 2 Welding apprenticeship progressing onto Level 3 Plate Welder apprenticeship
Are you ready to work for one of the largest manufacturers of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment in Europe?
Then Join our Whale Family!
We are an employee focused business committed to developing people to ensure that we have the best there is as part of our ever-expanding team.

An excellent opportunity to join Whale Tankers who are looking to recruit hard-working people, willing and able to learn and looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career in manufacturing engineering. Invaluable free training at college and at work. Manually weld plates and structural components to high standards of quality.

• Annual wage of £16,893 a year
• Salary will be reviewed on a yearly basis. There are 2 bonus schemes a holiday bonus and a PRP bonus
• Level 2 Welding apprenticeship progressing onto Level 3 Plate Welder apprenticeship
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week on a rotation week 1 6.00 - 14.00; week 2 14.00-10.30 Monday - Thursday and 2-19.30 Friday
• Start date is Wednesday 1st October 2025
• Duration is 54 Months to complete Level 2 and 3

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• Working in a team environment to complete the tank build process
• Understanding the relevant legislation and procedures to

ensure that our tanks are welded to the standard required

• The role includes welding in both Mild and Stainless Steel

at a variety of thicknesses

• Work to standard operating procedures and engineering

data sheets to complete the welding process

• Work in accordance with Whale Health & Safety policy and

maintain a safe working environment.

• Maintenance of a clean, organised and productive work

area

• Effectively communicate with members of the team to

ensure the process runs smoothly
Your work location will be Ravenshaw Way, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2SU and your college location will be Warwickshire College – please ensure you are able to travel to and from both sites
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Level 2 General Welder progressing onto Level 3

Essential qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent Science, Maths and English (Grade 5/C or above) essential
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Physical fitness
• An interest to develop a skill

There is the possibility of a full-time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

• Working in a team environment to complete the tank build process
• Understanding the relevant legislation and procedures t