Fabricator Welder Apprentice

Summary

AMRC L3 Metal Fabricator Apprentice Enrolment September 2025 Vacancy No: 25-0008 We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to complete the Metal fabricator level 3 apprenticeship and gain valuable experience within our company.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: 37 hours
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 15 September
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

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

AMRC L3 Metal Fabricator Apprentice Enrolment September 2025 Vacancy No: 25-0008

Job Roles/Responsibilities:

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to develop a range of Fabrication skills in order to become part of our Production Team.

When competent you will work to accurately fabricate a range of standard and bespoke fabricated steel products to appropriate quality standards.

Where you’ll work

Po Box 8

Johnson Street

South Yorkshire

S75 2BY

Training

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.

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

General engineering/manufacturing methods, techniques Understanding and interpreting relevant engineering/manufacturing data and documentation in order to complete their job role Understanding the different roles and functions in the organisation and how they interact Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation) Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements Planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity Focus on quality and problem solving. Follow instructions and guidance, demonstrate attention to detail, follow a logical approach to problem solving and seek opportunities to improve quality, speed and efficiency Continuous personal development. Reflect on skills, knowledge and behaviours and seek opportunities to develop, adapt to different situations, environments or technologies and have a positive attitude to feedback and advice

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (grade 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

Problem solving
Good communication skills
Able to use own initiative
Attention to detail
Motivated and enthusiastic
Good organisation skills

About this company

Since 1860, Qualter Hall has demonstrated engineering excellence and innovation both within the UK and Worldwide from its head office in South Yorkshire. Initially servicing the mining industry, the company has evolved to deliver solutions for the Nuclear. Bridge, Ports & Waterways, Flood control gates and barriers, Specialist Manufacturing, Shipyard presses and the management of all aspects of site works. With over 100 dedicated employees, Qualter Hall is proud to continue its history of excellence in design and manufacture, with the expertise to provide comprehensive engineering solutions across a multitude of industry sectors.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

You will study on a L3 Metal Fabricator Standard. On completion of this you will achieve a L3 Advanced apprenticeship. During the first year of the apprenticeship, your learning will take place at the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham. This could be for an initial block of foundation skills training that will be confirmed by your Business Development Manager or recruitment coordinator. After this, you will continue to attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to complete your development knowledge study.

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