Metal Fabrication Apprentice

Summary

Briton Fabricators Ltd, established in 1973, a leading steel fabricator with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Metal Fabricator Apprentice to join our team. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from our Engineering professionals.

Wage: £15,311.40 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7.30am – 4pm/. Friday 7.30am – 3pm 1/2hr unpaid lunch. Total hours per week: 39hours a week.
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 15 August
Duration: 3 years 6 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

Key Responsibilities:

Fabrication Work: Assist in the fabrication of steel products, including cutting, shaping, welding, and assembling components according to technical drawings and specifications
Equipment Operation: Learn to operate and maintain various fabrication equipment such as saws, drills, welders, and CNC machines, ensuring safe and efficient use
Quality Control: Participate in quality control processes to ensure all products meet industry standards and client specifications, including inspecting and testing fabricated items
Safety Practices: Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safe work practices
Team Collaboration: Work closely with experienced fabricators, engineers, and other team members to complete projects on time and to high standards
Documentation: Assist in maintaining accurate records of fabrication processes, including work orders, material usage, and project progress
Learning and Development: Engage in continuous learning and professional development, including attending training sessions, workshops, and gaining relevant certifications

Where you’ll work

Watnall Road
Hucknall
Nottingham
NG15 6EP

Training

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

College or training organisation

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/metal-fabricator-v1-1

In the company induction on starting and ongoing health & safety training relevant to the role and equipment used within role.

Level 3 Metal Fabrication apprenticeship standard
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Level: 3

OR

Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Highfield site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and industry.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £7.55 per hour, from 1st April 2025. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. * Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation * Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early

About this company

Briton Fabricators Ltd are specialists in the Design, Build and Installation and refurbishment of sign and signal gantries, pedestrian footbridges, road and rail bridges, temporary works, station steelwork, access ramps and stairs and many other forms of steelwork. Britons boasts one the largest manufacturing facilities in the country dedicated to Infrastructure Engineering. Our Values: Quality: We are accredited to RQSC, RISQS, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and Building Confidence, ensuring that our services meet the highest standards. Efficiency: Our fully approved procedures and qualified personnel enable us to meet customer demands quickly and to exceptional standards. Safety: We priorities health and safety, ensuring a safe working environment for all our employees.

Company benefits

33 days including bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Successful apprentices often transition into full-time positions within the company. This provides an opportunity to continue applying and expanding the skills you've gained during your apprenticeship.

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