25-0052 Fabricator/Welder Apprentice

Summary

The successful candidate will be required to carry out metal fabrication, welding and machining services that support the overall site planned maintenance strategy, including identified repairs and upgrades to production plant, equipment and buildings. To ensure safety and reliability of the production process and equipment is maintained.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 8 September
Duration: 3 years 3 months
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Role & responsibilities:

Continuous development of knowledge and familiarity with the engineering requirements of the bakery process systems and machinery
To work as an active part of a skilled cross functional planned maintenance team
To ensure correct Health & Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene standards are adhered to at all times
To actively participate in a Continuous Improvement culture throughout the site, constantly identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce waste. Participating and fully supporting the site Operating Brilliance Process (OBP) and contributing to cross functional objectives if required
To ensure planned maintenance work is completed to strict schedules, and constantly look for improvements that will ensure reliability of equipment is improved
To ensure good working practices are adhered to throughout
To work on various projects including installation and modifications to plants and equipment
To ensure working area and associated equipment is always maintained to good safe standard
To ensure equipment within work area of responsibility is inspected and examined as required for safety reasons
All work to be documented on the CMMS and completed within the set timescale
To attend the engineering daily review meeting when required
To work alongside and support the BI team/projects team when required to meet the business’ objectives
This job description is not an exhaustive list of tasks performed and may be required to perform duties of a similar nature from time to time

Where you’ll work

Claywheels Lane
Sheffield
S6 1LY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

Your training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

Your training plan

You will study on a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the training centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade Grade C or 4)
Mathematics (grade Grade C or 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

About this company

With over 125 years of baking tradition, and part of the Finsbury Group since 2014, Fletchers Bakery can trace its roots back to 1895, when it first started to produce much-loved sliced breads. It’s now one of the most diverse and highly efficient bakery manufacturers in the UK, serving both the retail and foodservice industries. Based in the heart of Sheffield, Fletchers employs over 400 people. Its nine high-volume manufacturing lines produce a wide range of products for both the retail and food service markets. The range includes Buns and Rolls, English and American Muffins, Baguettes, Doughnuts and Sliced Breads all in either fresh or frozen formats.

After this apprenticeship

Completion of the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

AMRC Training Centre Recruitment Team

recruitment@amrctraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297879.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Please follow the link to apply on the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre website and complete an application form. Once this has been received, it will be reviewed, and you will receive an email response with the next steps of the application process. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close company vacancies, should they get filled, ahead of the published closing date.

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