Welder/Fabricator Apprentice
W M IRONWORK LTD
Barnstable (EX31 3PN)
Closes on Monday 4 August 2025
Posted on 12 May 2025
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Summary
Join our dedicated team! We seek a motivated Apprentice Welder/Fabricator eager to learn and grow. Responsibilities include assisting experienced welders and fabricating metal parts. No experience required, but a strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential. Must adhere to safety standards. Excellent hands-on training provided.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 a year
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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07:15 am - 4:00pm, Monday - Thursday.
07:15 am - 1:15 pm, Friday.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
You will learn the following metalworking skills:
- Including welding, cutting, and shaping iron
- Interpret fabrication drawings, assist experienced welders, and help with fabrication projects
- The role emphasises hands-on training, attention to detail, and adherence to safety standards, fostering both technical proficiency and teamwork
Where you'll work
Newton Tracey
Barnstable
EX31 3PN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Your training plan
All delivered in work the place.
More training information
Qualifications included:
- Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard
- Company Training Plan & Assessment
- Level 2 Diploma in manufacturing - Knowledge & Skills (workplace)
- Level 1 Functional Skills - Maths (If required)
- Level 1 Functional Skills - English (If required)
- End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- keen on Welding/fabrication
Other requirements
This position requires a level of physical fitness.
About this company
WM Ironwork Limited are one of the largest steel fabrication and metalwork companies in the South West. As leading steel fabricators we are able to offer a comprehensive design, metal fabrication and installation service for both structural and architectural steelwork. Over the years we have obtained a wealth of experience on working in a variety of steel and glass projects for both residential and commercial sectors.
After this apprenticeship
Successful apprentices will be considered for full-time positions upon completion of the course. Dependant on personal abilities, skills, and preferences, there may be opportunities in other roles. (e.g. sales, site operative, drawing office).
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 VAC1000320076.
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Closes on Monday 4 August 2025
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