Apprenticeship Programme
Are you a recent school or college leaver or planning on leaving and wondering what to do in July 2025?
Join us on our Fabrication and Welding Apprenticeship Programme based in Inverness and you'll have a crucial role to play in shaping the future of our highland business whilst developing your skills and gaining a qualification.
You will be learning at college and on the job whilst working with our highly qualified team and earning money at the same time.
Our 2025 apprenticeship programme is now open! We look forward to receiving your application.
The opportunity
We are passionate about attracting and developing new talent into our business.
You will be trained to interpret drawings and use all aspects of the fabrication shop to create high-quality products. This will include cutting, sawing, drilling and welding.
We will provide fully funded training which includes external training through our local college.
What you can expect
A 4-year apprenticeship programme with the potential to be made permanent and further develop your career.
The successful candidate will learn how to fabricate using Aluminium, Mild Steel and Stainless Steel. They will also learn how to TIG/MIG/MMA weld using these materials.
These are fantastic opportunities to study and gain valuable, practical knowledge & skills.
What we expect of you
The successful candidate will be reliable and hardworking, have good communication skills, and be eligible to work in the UK.
A minimum of 5 National 5s Grade C or above (5 Standard Grades - Grade 3 or above) including:
- Mathematics,
- English,
- and at least one other scientific or technical subject.
If you have the ambition, enthusiasm and passion then we want to hear from you!
Apply for an Apprenticeship:
| Job Title | Deadline | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrication and Welding Modern Apprentice | 30th March 2025 | Now closed |
Hear from apprentices who have taken part in this programme.
"I have been blessed with the opportunity at Gael Force to learn and develop my skills throughout the apprenticeship. I have learned multiple welding processes such as MIG, MMA, TIG and Flux cored welding as well as basic fabrication and thermal cutting skills.
I have learned a lot of theory behind the different welding and fabricating processes and it has deepened my knowledge and understand in what I do on a day to day basis. I have learned so much in the space of a couple of months and I'm looking forward to finishing my course and growing my skillset."
Mikolaj Jasz
"Since joining Gael Force, I’ve advanced my skill set a great deal. I’ve learned many new processes in welding and fabrication like MIG, TIG, MMA welding and thermal cutting. I’ve also learned how these processes work along with the required skills and knowledge to carry out tasks safely and efficiently in the workplace. My favourite part of the apprenticeship is starting a job from scratch and seeing how things take shape and the sense of pride that comes along with inspecting the final manufactured workpiece.
As someone who has always enjoyed STEM subjects and working with my hands, this career choice has been one of the best decisions I have ever made because not only am I getting the best possible education in fabricating and welding but I’ve got to meet some of the most skilled people in this sector who have helped me along this journey and I look forward to someday being an integral member of the fabricating squad at Gael Force."
Will Beaton
What are our colleagues saying?
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Anthony Balmer
Technical Sales Engineer (Canada)
"Since gaining employment with Gael Force I have had the chance to experience many different aspects of a business. Starting as a graduate placement I have been helped in the right direction to achieving my career goals. This has come from the diversity of tasks allowing me to gain the required experience."
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Charlie Hepple
Electronic & Electrical Development Engineer (Scotland)
"In my time at Gael Force, I have found it to be incredibly busy but enjoyable. My role has been varied and ranges from circuit design and testing various cameras, to writing code for microcontrollers. I’m excited about the prospect of working on new and existing products within Gael Force Marine Technology."