level 3 Fabrication & Welding Apprentice

Summary

This apprenticeship offers a hands-on experience in a fabrication & manufacturing environment focusing on Laser, Turret, brake press running & assembly processes. You will assist experienced tradesmen, learn to handle various tools & machinery, & perform a range of tasks including sheet metal preparation, assembly of parts, & quality assurance.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 14 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

Duties:

Assisting tradesman
Assembly of parts
Sheetmetal prep work
Core prep work
Various clean up procedures for each job
Using hand and power tools
Deburring
Quality Assurance
General production to support manufacture process
Duties as directed by Fabrication Supervisor

The candidate:

Works in accordance with standard operating procedures and established criteria
Understands and undertakes basic quality control/assurance procedures including the ability to recognise basic quality deviations/faults
Understands and utilises basic statistical process control procedures
Follows safe work practices and can report workplace hazard
Basic hand and power tools experience
Able to communicate verbally with work colleagues and supervisor
Highly motivated
Team player
Strong work ethics through high standards of personal and professional behaviour

Where you’ll work

UNIT C VALLEY POINT
VALLEY DRIVE
SWIFT VALLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
RUGBY
CV21 1TN

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTHAMPTON 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

1 day release at Northampton College weekly over a period of up to 42 months, depending upon skills and knowledge.

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
Physical fitness

About this company

Embark on a thrilling career journey with PWR Performance Products, a true success story that began with a father and son's vision. With relentless passion and dedication, we have become the leading manufacturer of cutting-edge automotive cooling products in Australia. We are a renowned name in top-tier global motorsports, and we've grown into a powerhouse with over 500 talented staff across Australia, America, and the UK, now listed on the ASX stock exchange. Be part of our rapid growth, shaping the future of our traditional markets and venturing into thrilling industries such as electric, aerospace, and defence.

After this apprenticeship

Career Advancement: Opportunities to progress to roles such as Sheetmetal Supervisor, Team leader, or into advanced trades positions.

Skill Development: Continuous learning through training programs.
Professional Growth: Potential for leading projects or teams as skills and experience develop.

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