Fabrication Apprentice

Summary

Under the instruction of an experienced fabricator, you will learn how to use different welding and fabricating techniques to carry out the safe and efficient repairs, maintenance, fabrication, welding and installation of works plant and equipment.

Wage

£16,700 a year

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Please note that the salary for this role is above national apprenticeship rate,

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 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

Perform welding, cutting and assembly of metal parts using hand tool and power tools
Conduct quality control on finished products to ensure compliance to specification
Learn to safely and properly set up and operate welding equipment
Fit, tack and weld component parts in position, and examine weld adherence
Maintain equipment and equipment tools according to company policies and procedures
Work with other employees in the manufacturing process
Accurately operate and read measuring devices

Where you’ll work

RAMSDEN MILLS
BRITANNIA ROAD
HUDDERSFIELD
HD3 4QG

Training

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

College or training organisation

KIRKLEES 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

This fabricator course is delivered one day a week by attending our engineering centre located in Huddersfield (Engineering Centre, Turnbridge Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6AG).

There is a good bus and rail connections to Huddersfield and surrounding areas, the engineering centre is only 10 minutes' walk from the bus or train station.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Established in 1975 in Huddersfield, Trojan has grown from a small family business into a respected industry leader, with over 200 team members across multiple sites in Huddersfield. Trojan is one of the largest manufacturers of acrylic baths and shower trays in Europe, with a reputation for manufacturing high-quality products, through its commitment to innovation and quality across the range of bathroom solutions.

https://trojan-baths.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Secure your future with our statutory pension contributions. 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after just two years of service. Cycle to Work scheme.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship could progress into full-time employment upon successful completion of the fabricators course and subject to there being a vacancy available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KIRKLEES COLLEGE

Tom Crowe

tcrowe@kirkleescollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311475.

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