The Opportunity

Job title: Thermal Insulation Apprentice

Location: Dow, Barry (with work across sites including South Hook LNG, Seabank Power Station, Valero, Langage Power Station and Arla Foods Lampeter

Working pattern: Full time, Permanent

At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers.

We’re committed to our mission of being the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. Our core disciplines include scaffolding, insulation, and protective coatings, with a range of trainee and apprenticeship routes designed to support your career journey. 

Whatever path you choose, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to build a strong foundation for your future. Your training will be provided through accredited training partners on a block release basis.

KAEFER UK&I are looking to recruit a Thermal Insulation Apprentice based in South Wales.

This is a great opportunity for someone aged 18+ looking to start a career in the Thermal Insulation industry, working across major industrial sites in the South West region.

As a Thermal Insulation Apprentice, you will be responsible for aiding the insulation team in carrying out insulation duties, ensuring the company’s insulation operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner in line with our client requirements, to gain an industry recognised qualification.

How You Will Make An Impact

As a KAEFER Thermal Insulation apprentice you will be required to attend college in 2-week block intervals whilst gaining Level 2 with the option to proceed to Level 3 Apprentice standard for Commercial Thermal Insulation Technician, which includes Functional Skills L2 In Maths and English if L4 GCSE’s not gained, Employer Rights and Responsibilities, PASMA and Asbestos Awareness.

• Applying insulation materials
• Applying sheet metal and various finishes to pipework and ductwork
• Fabricating cladding materials
• Identification of risks

What You Will Bring

• Due to site HSE requirements you must be 18 or over
• Full driving licence is essential
• Ideally you will be based within 20 miles of Barry

• You will be adaptable to change and show resilience in you ability to deal with any challenges that may arise.
• You will have enthusiasm, reliability, willingness to learn and ability to work as part of a team are key.
• You will show proactive thinking with the ability to identify resources and solutions when faced with a challenge would be beneficial
• Being organised and meticulous with the ability to demonstrate effective prioritisation and time-management skills would be an advantage

Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?

Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.

KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.

KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.

We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.

Our values:

• Reliability

• Ambition

• Team Spirit

• Respect