Metal Fabrication Apprentice
HYDRAM ENGINEERING LIMITED
County Durham (DL17 0SG)
Closes on Monday 30 June 2025
Posted on 8 April 2025
Contents
Summary
Sheet metal manufacture is a technical role involving the manipulation of metal to produce complex parts & assemblies. The apprenticeship offers the chance to develop skills in the use of CNC controlled equipment as well as learning the skill of welding/fabrication of complex assemblies, which enables the production of precision components.
- Wage
-
£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
-
08:00 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday
08:00 - 15:00 Friday
38 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
-
Monday 1 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
Sheet metal manufacture is a technical role involving the manipulation of metal to produce complex parts and assemblies to customer specifications. This apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to develop skills in the effective programming, set-up and use of CNC controlled equipment as well as learning the skill of welding / fabrication of complex assemblies, which enables the production of precision components for a range of customers and sectors.
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Carry out a variety of technical operations using a range of advanced manufacture techniques and equipment, to manufacture precision customer products and assemblies
- Gain and develop skills and knowledge within the Sheet Metal industry using a variety of CNC and traditional techniques such as welding to produce a high-quality product
- Take pride in their work, being able to say with confidence that it is a quality product from a world class manufacturing facility
As an Apprentice within Hydram Engineering you will be guided and supported with every aspect of your role, mentoring is provided to ensure your learning journey is as efficient as possible.
Where you’ll work
Avenue 1
Chilton Industrial Estate
Ferryhill
County Durham
DL17 0SG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EAST DURHAM 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
Working in partnership with East Durham College you will study against the Level 3 Metal Fabrication standard. Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end point assessment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / C and above)
- Maths (grade 4 / C and 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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Patience
About this company
Established in 1977 and employing over 180 people in its 135,000 sq. ft facility, Hydram Engineering offers the full range of subcontract engineering services to market leading companies in industries such as rail, bus, lighting, furniture, power generation and earth-moving machinery. The company is committed to providing outstanding manufacturing services working closely with customers to establish long-term partnerships. Sheet metal fabrication company Hydram Sheet Metalwork supplies metal products, components and precision sheet metal fabrications on a subcontract basis to market leading companies in industries such as railway, public transport, lighting, furniture, earth-moving machinery/off-highway vehicles and white goods. The sheet metal fabricator is committed to providing outstanding manufacturing services, working closely with customers to establish long-term partnerships and aiming to be the one of the best sheet metal fabrication companies in the UK.
After this apprenticeship
Possible further study at Higher Apprenticeship and to specialise knowledge within the Sheet Metal Sector and to develop and expand skills and knowledge learn.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Emma Norbury
emma.norbury@eastdurham.ac.uk
01915185587
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314619.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 June 2025
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.