Welding Apprenticeship

Who We Are

Malin Marine Services, part of the Malin Group, is a trusted leader in precision welding and fabrication renowned for delivering specialist projects across nuclear, construction, and defence industries. From concept to completion, we tackle complex projects with a commitment to quality and excellence, making us the preferred partner for specialist welding needs across the UK.

About The Apprenticeship

Our Welding Apprenticeship provides you with unique access to top industry professionals. Your journey begins at Glasgow Clyde College, followed by a comprehensive program that includes a full-time placement here at Malin.

Learn about the techniques that we incorporate to position, prepare, and check welding equipment, our procedure for managing and maintaining consumables, as well as preparing areas for welding. Our approach involves thorough testing and a careful assessment of the quality of our products, as well as all recognised standards. This program offers a practical, interactive approach, equipping you with the conventional and mechanised skills essential for a successful career in welding.

We are looking for an individual who possesses a minimum of 3 NAT 5s, (Maths and English essential), achieving a grade of C or higher. Your hand-eye coordination will be as good as your attention to detail. It’s also important that you be compatible with our company's values - we seek individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated for development, and fully committed. Challenges and obstacles will arise during your training program, but what truly counts is your ability to learn from these experiences and progress onwards.

Applicants will start work at Malin as soon as practicable, where you will gain hands on experience prior to beginning college in August.

The program aims to advance suitable candidates towards achieving an HNC qualification:

Timeframe: A minimum of 4 years.

Year 1: Achieve NC qualification in Fabrication and Welding through block release at college.

Years 2-4: Advance to HNC in Fabrication and Welding.

This isn’t your typical welding job. Join us to train with cutting-edge equipment and reach exceptional standards in a highly controlled environment. Master the art of welding intricate joints through advanced techniques such as TIG, MIG, MAG, Manual Metal Arc, and Flux-Cored Arc welding, positioning yourself as an exceptional expert in the field.

By working together with top professionals, you will engage in the development of products such as submarine components, ensuring the safety of our Navy at sea. When lives are at stake, precision and diligence are paramount.

By acquiring practical experience, you will:

Master the art of welding complex joints in metals

Attain rigorous standards for naval welding excellence

Enhance workshop skills such as machining and handling

Identify and resolve complex welding issues

Utilise cutting-edge robotic welding technology

Utilise cutting edge NDE technology

Improve your computer skills with programming

How To Apply

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual. If you wish to apply, please do so through the BambooHR portal.  The recruitment process will involve a face-to-face interview as well as an opportunity to meet some of your future teammates.

Malin Marine Services is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and characteristics covered under the Equality Act to ensure a strong team demographic.