Apprentice Metal Fabricator

Siemens Energy

Lincoln, LN5 7FD

Closes on Saturday 1 March

Posted on 14 January 2025


Summary

Join our Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Programme and the people behind our Industrial Gas Turbine Division in Lincoln. With over 160 years of engineering history, including 65 years of designing, developing and manufacturing industrial gas turbines, Siemens Energy is at the forefront of energy sustainability.

Annual wage
£14,612.92 a year

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Annual Salary is subject to national living wage review

Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 4.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an Apprentice Metal Fabricator at Siemens Energy, you'll be a critical part of our team, assisting with the fabrication and assembly of our state-of-the-art energy solutions. This is an entry-level position, with extensive training and support provided, including the opportunity to complete a Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard. Your typical day will involve welding and assembling various types of metal structures, reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, maintaining the equipment and work area, and adhering to all safety policies and procedures. You will work closely with our team of experienced professionals, learning the ropes and developing your skills. 

Where you’ll work

Ruston House

Waterside South

Lincoln

LN5 7FD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SIEMENS ENERGY INDUSTRIAL TURBOMACHINERY 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

  • Your role as an Apprentice Metal Fabricator is fundamental to the production and delivery of our leading-edge energy solutions. 
  • Your work will contribute to the creation of systems that power cities, industries, and infrastructures around the world. 

More training information

  • We’ll also provide support to complete a Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard, over 4 years enabling you to develop your skills and further your career within our company. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Any (grade 4 (C))
  • English (grade 4 (C))
  • Maths (grade 4 (C))
  • Science (grade 4 (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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this company

Who is Siemens Energy? At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 99,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo Our Commitment to Diversity Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • This will be a 4 year apprenticeship where you will complete the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard. This opens up many career routes within Siemens Energy.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SIEMENS ENERGY INDUSTRIAL TURBOMACHINERY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296227.

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Closes on Saturday 1 March

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Company’s application instructions

We will review your CV and cover letter and then invite successful candidates to attend an assessment day at the business.