Metal Fabricator Apprentice

Summary

Manthorpe Engineering Limited are seeking apprentices to develop their career within our fabrication facility. Industries we work for include Defence, Nuclear, Aerospace and Power Generation. Utilising the latest technology we manufacture high integrity fabrications and assemblies from a range of materials.

Wage

£16,995 a year

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Starting Rate - £8.38 / hr Completion of Year 1 - £9.72 / hr Completion of Year 2 - £11.06 / hr Completion of Year 3 - £12.40 / hr Completion of Apprenticeship - £13.74 / hr minimum

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Working Hours are 07.30 - 16.30 (Mon-Thu) and 07.30-12.30 (Fri).

39 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

The aim of the apprenticeship program with Manthorpe Engineering is to train people to become skilled fabricators within their chosen field who can then build a successful career within the company. To achieve this the apprentice will be paired with an experienced fabricator who will ensure their skills and knowledge are developed alongside their college based training. This process will involve on the job training and will include;

Shadowing and working alongside an experienced member of the Fabrication team to learn processes such as;

Marking Out
Cutting, Grinding
Drilling
Tack Welding
MIG Welding

Where you’ll work

Manthorpe House
Forty Horse Close
Codnor Gate Industrial Estate
Ripley
DE5 3ND

Training

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

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus (NG17). This attendance is required during term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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

Communication skills
IT skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Founded in 1978 Manthorpe Engineering provides a first tier, single source supply to the world's leading engineering manufacturers. The company has grown organically and acquisitions have strengthened our knowledge base, bringing new and lucrative business to the company.

https://manthorpeengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship it is expected that the qualified apprentice will be a compentent fabricator within their chosen discipline (Plater and/or Welder).

We have a graded pay scale to reward further progression reflecting skills and experience. The business also has a track record of apprentices progressing to roles other than machining (i.e. manufacturing engineering, sales, etc) as opportunities arise.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Laura

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900467

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308612.

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Closes on Saturday 26 July 2025

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