Apprentice Fabricator

Summary

Kick-start your career and learn from the best, joining the highly skilled team at Newfield Fabrication. This award-winning Sandbach based employer offers the latest, cutting-edge processes including robotic welding, fabrication and welding on state-of-the-art machines, offering the perfect training ground for this Metal Fabricator apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 7.30am- 4.30 pm Friday 7.30am- 12.30pm Day shifts only

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

6

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

Reporting to the Safety & Training Manager, the successful candidates will deal with and undertake various aspects of engineering within fabrication which will include:

Operating, inspecting and maintaining a range of different tools and machinery
Setting up and adjusting machinery
Making sure a quality product is produced
Following Health and Safety regulations at all times

Apprentices will be encouraged to move round different parts of the business, including areas which are outside their apprenticeship learning, such as laser cutting, powder coating and learn how to program the robotic welder from Newfield experienced staff and also other apprentices, further on in their training programme.

Where you’ll work

Hall Lane Works Elton
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 3TU

Training

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

College or training organisation

CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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

The candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard as a Metal Fabricator. This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College – South & West.

More training information

If you do not already hold GCSEs at grade A-D / 8-4 in English and maths you will complete Functional Skills in the related subjects to attain Level 2 Functional Skills.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
Initiative

Other requirements

Personal qualities that are desired are able to use own initiative, effective time management, honest and reliable, good time-keeper, personable and polite.

About this company

Newfield Fabrication is a well-established company, with a 60-year track record, whose highly experienced team who are keen to pass on their valuable skills to the next generation of fabricators. During National Apprenticeship week 2025, the firm scooped a top accolade at Cheshire College – South & West’s annual apprenticeship awards. Named as the college’s New Apprenticeship Employer of the Year, the firm was recognised for the comprehensive training programme and support which has been implemented to train the company’s welding workforce of the future. Newfield’s work is used around the world in a range of dynamic industries, from automotive and defence to nuclear and power generation. The team offer a range of services including fabrication, engineering and design, robotic welding, CNC machining and laser cutting. It’s recognised as an industry leader in its fields and a trusted manufacturing partner to companies all over the world including Caterpillar, JCB, Scania and Leyland Trucks. Their Sandbach premises are home to the latest, cutting-edge equipment and technology, providing an ideal training ground for apprenticeships and the future stars of the workforce. The company, which more recently spent upwards of £1.2m on two pieces of equipment, has many team members who have worked for the firm for several decades. They are now poised ready to pass on their knowledge to the apprentice cohort. The company is accredited to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and welding accreditations to ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 15614-1. The company mission is to exceed our customer expectations by providing the highest quality, value for money, support and service. This will be achieved by being innovative through continual investment in the latest technology, our people and processes.

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Company benefits

· Regular social events · Christmas bonus and raffle with high value prizes · Full PPE provided and safety boots paid for · Fun team building projects such as building a go-kart for the charity fundraising Crewe Krazy Races even

After this apprenticeship

To become a full-time and highly skilled member of the team following on from successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWFIELD FABRICATIONS COMPANY LIMITED

James Bryant

training@newfield.co.uk

01270 762331

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314023.

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Closes on Friday 27 June 2025

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