Fabrication/Welding Apprentice
MAKE Metalwork (Ellis Mather Manufacturing)
Rotherham (S65 1EN)
Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 February 2026
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Summary
Kick-start your career in Engineering!
Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from expert metalworkers who genuinely invest in your future? MAKE Metalwork is looking for a motivated individual to join their friendly, highly skilled team as a Fabrication & Welding Apprentice.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Pay will be reviewed upon performance and successful completion of apprenticeship
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 March 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
As an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Carry out fabrication and welding activities including use of a MIG/TIG, and other ancillary machinery and equipment
- Accurately interpret technical drawings
- Ensure correct marking up of component parts
- Working to quality standards required for the components
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements (TIG, MIG)
- Use a variety of manual equipment to shape, form and cut metal
- Undertake final inspections of finished components
- Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself
- When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded
You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.
If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. Apprenticeship opportunities at MAKE Metalwork are highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.
Where you'll work
Unit 8, Sycamore Centre
Sycamore Road, Eastwood Trading Estate
Rotherham
S65 1EN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RNN GROUP
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
More training information
Based at their Rotherham workshop, you’ll gain practical experience working on bespoke metalwork projects, build industry-ready skills, and earn while you learn in a supportive environment where your development truly matters.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good attitude to work
- Work under pressure
Other requirements
This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.
About this employer
Based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, we’ve grown from a modest operation into an integral part of the metalwork industry, known for our expertise and unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.
Our skilled team, proficient in both TIG and MIG welding, is complemented by a comprehensive range of finishing processes that ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality and precision. Whether working on large-scale industrial projects or intricate custom designs, we bring the same level of dedication and skill to each task.
At MAKE Metalwork, we pride ourselves on harmonising traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology, allowing us to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs. This blend of innovation and craftsmanship has earned us a reputation as the go-to partner for metalwork not only in Rotherham but across the country. Our commitment to speed, precision, and exceptional quality ensures that we continue to set the standard in metal fabrication, offering solutions that stand the test of time.
https://www.makemetalwork.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay (contractual terms apply)
After this apprenticeship
Further industry appropriate training.
A lifelong career in the engineering industry with MAKE Metalwork.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RNN GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015398.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)