Welding and Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship

Summary

WE WANT TO INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE. This apprenticeship will develop the skillset required to produce high quality, metal components and become a fully qualified Welder and Sheet Metal Fabricator. Apprentices are very important for the future of the company as we anticipate that they will take up key roles within the company in the future.

Wage

£19,593.60 a year

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Shift pay is an additional 20% to the above figure for working the alternate week shift pattern described. In addition we have a profit related bonus scheme, pension and life assurance and on-line benefit system.

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday on the double day shift, one week of earlies (5.45am to 1.45pm) and then one week of lates (2.15pm to 10.15pm).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

4 years

Positions available

4

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 component manufacturing department's responsibility is to cut, fold and weld parts and major fabrications in mild and stainless steel.

You will be taught to:

Read and fully understanding engineering drawings
Weld to a high commercial standard using both MIG and TIG processes
Work in the Laser Cell, Welding, Stores and Toolroom to gain experience in all areas associated with sheet metal
Pressure and leak test fabrications
Deliver high quality parts for painting and assembly

Where you’ll work

Curtis Road
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1XF

Training

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

College or training organisation

EAST SURREY 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

Engineering Practical Skills Level 2
Metal Fabricator Standard
BTEC Level 3 in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) - Awarding organisation Pearsons; GLH 720
In house training including manual handling, fire extinguisher and other associated training courses

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

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
Team working
Physical fitness
Reliability
Enthusiasm

Other requirements

You will be required to attend College for either 1 or 2 days a week. You will enhance your development and practice your skills learnt in a supportive environment in the Company with an experienced mentor.

About this company

Bucher Municipal Ltd is one of the world's leading manufacturers of street cleansing equipment. Our products include road sweepers, sewer and drainage cleaners and winter maintenance (salt spreaders). In Dorking, we design and manufacture the Truck Mounted Sweeper range and the runway sweepers.

http://www.buchermunicipal.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Competitive salary, free on site parking, EAP, Bucher Benefits, profit bonus, additional day holiday for exceptional attendance, life assurance, pension, onsite canteen.

After this apprenticeship

Many of our apprentices have gone on to develop their careers with us through further education, some specialising and others moving into supervisory activities
Apprentices are a key part of our business, and we look to maintain the skills learnt during the apprenticeship and to develop these further in future career paths within the organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BUCHER MUNICIPAL LIMITED

Sandra Mackrell

recruitment.uk@buchermunicipal.com

01306884722

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309378.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 6 May 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Please complete the application form on our website and submit it on-line or alternatively send your CV to the HR Department, Bucher Municipal Ltd, Curtis Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1XF or send by email to recruitment.uk@buchermunicipal.com

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