Sheet Metal Engineering Apprentice (Level 3)

Summary

We are looking to recruit Engineering Apprentices for the 2025/26 academic year. If you are leaving school or college, or an individual with good GCSE grades and would like to pursue a career in Engineering, this could be a good option for you. The apprenticeship will be for 4 years and will include one day per week at college studying towards your qualifications.

Wage

Competitive

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All rates of pay are reviewed annually during the 4 year apprenticeship.

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday (7.30am - 4.30pm) Friday (7.30am - 2.00pm)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

4

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

Punching
Laser Profiling
Panel Bending
Press Brake Work
Fabrication & Welding
Powder Coating and Component Assembly Work

Where you’ll work

NEET WAY
HOLSWORTHY IND. ESTATE
HOLSWORTHY
EX22 6ES

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

PETROC

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

Metal Fabricator Level 3.

Our apprenticeship includes regular training with a local college. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

More training information

Petroc College (Barnstaple).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 5)
Science Subject (grade 5)

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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Practical Skills

Other requirements

Practical individuals who are naturally good working with their hands. Reliable, hardworking, ambitious and committed individuals required.

About this company

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a leading sheet metal manufacturer, operating some of the most advanced automated equipment in the industry. A fast growing and progressive company who are looking to recruit organised and well-motivated individuals.

http://www.greenfieldengineering.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Within Greenfield Engineering, there is the potential to progress to a Senior Management position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENFIELD ENGINEERING (SHEET METAL) LTD

Simon Walker

simon@greenfieldengineering.co.uk

01409254400

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303728.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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