Metal Fabricator Apprentice

Summary

Gain hands-on experience fabricating metal structures and components. Develop skills in cutting, shaping, assembling, and welding metal to ensure quality production and compliance with industry standards. Work with experienced professionals on manufacturing, repairs, and upgrades of structures like panels, frameworks, and equipment supports.

Wage

£16,945.50 a year

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Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

For the first year you will work Monday to Friday. After this, you will move to a rotating shift pattern: 5 days on, 3 days off, averaging 39.5 hours per week. Shifts run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekend and bank holiday work is required.

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

Learn and apply fabrication techniques such as cutting, bending, and welding.
Work with a range of metals, including steel and aluminium.
Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
Use hand tools, machinery, and computer-controlled equipment safely and effectively.
Assist in assembling, joining, and finishing metal components.
Follow health and safety guidelines and comply with environmental regulations.
Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality and compliance standards.
Maintain a clean and organised workspace.

Where you’ll work

Eastcourt Works Beechings Way Industrial Estate
Beechings Way
Gillingham
ME8 6PS

Training

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

College or training organisation

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

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 be required to attend college full-time during term time in your first year, returning to the workplace outside these dates.

After the first year, you will move to a rotating shift pattern: 5 days on, 3 days off, averaging 39.5 hours per week. Shifts run from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekend and bank holiday work is required.

During this period, you will also attend college one day per week.

More training information

The training provider is based on Medway City Estate, Rochester.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Engligh (grade 9-4 or A*-C)
Maths (grade 9-4 or A*-C)
Science (grade 9-4 or 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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Physical fitness
Work independently

Other requirements

You will have a strong interest in engineering, metalwork, and fabrication, with a willingness to learn and develop practical skills. You will need to be physically fit as the role will require lifting and carrying of materials and equipment. It is an essential requirement to have a full driver’s licence.

About this company

MEMS Power Generation are a specialist temporary power solutions provider in operation 24/7, supplying disaster recovery solutions for our diverse range of customers including small businesses through to blue-chip multinational organisations and utility companies. With a fleet of over 600 generators and over 40 years’ experience, we are the supplier of choice in the UK power rental market.

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

Company benefits

Company pension scheme, life assurance, and generous holiday allowance that increases with service. Enjoy paid volunteering, wellbeing perks, referral rewards, service awards, discounted gym membership, plus free parking and refreshments.

After this apprenticeship

You will become a Trainee Fabrication Mechanical Engineer once the apprenticeship has been completed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MEMS POWER GENERATION LIMITED

Michala Burrluck

michala.burrluck@mems.com

01634266410

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317100.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 9 May 2025)

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