Apprentice Welder/Fabricator

Summary

Snashall Steel Fabrications are offering an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to join our team of experienced fabricator /welders and gain the skills and knowledge required to manufacture structural steel components for a variety of steel structures including, hospitals, Schools, colleges and industrial buildings.

Wage: £20,800 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: 07.30-16.00, Mon-Fri with over time offered when available
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 2 September
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

· Read and interpret drawings produced by our inhouse drawing office

· Assemble various components prior to welding

· Welding, cleaning and inspection of fabricated components prior to painting

· Using various machine and hand tools

· Using of overhead cranes

Where you’ll work

PULHAM BUSINESS PARK
PULHAM
DORCHESTER
DT2 7DX

Training

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

College or training organisation

YEOVIL 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

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Metal Fabricator Level 3 standard. On completion the apprentice will receive a Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) 603-1353-5 (Diploma ) 603-1354-7 (Extended Diploma) qualification. Functional Skills in Maths and English may also be required depending on current level.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)

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
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this company

Snashall Steel Fabrications has been established for 50 years and prides itself on providing excellent quality products with a high level of customer service. We offer steel frame solutions for all types of structures in all disciplines including retail, education, military, commercial, residential & leisure. Our purpose built premises utilise the leading CAD systems linked to CNC processing with in house fabrication, shot blasting and coating application/curing systems. Our commitment is to continually provide a safe and professional service to our existing clients and we constantly strive to expand our client base by developing new working relationships.

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

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully qualified welder/fabricator able to work independently and as part of our experienced team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Vicki Davey

Victoria.davey@yeovil.ac.uk

01935845561

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310275.

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Closes on Friday 1 August 2025

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