Apprentice Welder/ Fabricator

Summary

LTi Metaltech specialises in precision fabrication and welding for highly-regulated industries. We wish to continue to expand our highly skilled workforce, creating future experts in welding structures capable of withstanding extreme and challenging pressures, as well as embracing the latest technology and practices in this field.

Wage: £16,166 a year
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Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: This role will be initially based on our early shift; 05:45 - 13:45 Monday to Thursday, 05:55 - 13:00 Fridays.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 1 August
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

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

• To learn the theoretical and practical skills to weld on Aluminium and Stainless Steel, working to stringent regulatory standards and quality levels.
• Set up and tack weld
• Full welding of seams and joints
• Learning to read engineering drawings including welding symbols and associated specifications
• Gaining experience and understanding with different materials, their properties and applications
• Operating Robotic Welding equipment
• Working with comprehensive Health & Safety practices

Where you’ll work

163 Brook Drive

Milton Park

Abingdon

Oxfordshire

OX14 4SD

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

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING 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

Qualifications included:

Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment.
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
Development Competence Qualification (workplace)
Level 2 Functional Skills - Maths (If required)
Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and Design Technology (grade 5-9 / C-A*)

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
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Time Management
Motivated
Interest in Engineering
Strong Work Ethic

Other requirements

Welding is a job that can be lonely, with long hours spent inside a welding helmet. It can be hot, it can be uncomfortable and it can be frustrating. However, it is also very satisfying with a clear sense of achievement and output. Good welders take a lot of pride in their skills and abilities. This role will be initially based on our early shift; 5:45 - 13:45 Monday to Thursday, 5:55 - 13:00 Fridays. Age 18 + due to health and safety reasons.

About this company

LTi Metaltech is a recognised expert in the design and production of pressure vessels/MRI scanners. Employing around 110+ people we continuously strive to push the boundaries, investing in the latest technologies, techniques and processes to improve our productivity and quality output in order to exceed our customers’ expectations.

https://lti-metaltech.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

All our previous apprentices have secured permanent long term employment with us. Progression into roles with increased responsibility such as involvement in automation/ robotic welding.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Sally Parr

s.parr@theengineeringtrust.org

07879 128768

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303727.

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Closes on Monday 21 July 2025

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