Apprentice Metal Fabricator

Summary

Allerton Steel Ltd are specialists in structural and mechanical fabrication We occupy a modern workshop and office facility with over 6,950 sq m (75,000 sq ft) capacity. They are looking for an apprentice Metal Fabricator to join our team. You will learn by our team of highly skilled Welders whilst completing an apprenticeship qualification.

Wage

£18,252 a year

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Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 08.00 - 16.30. Friday, 08.00 - 13.00.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

4

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

Primary Job Duties

Understand plans and requirements for each task.
Cut and generally prepare required metal/shapes and weld according to structure plans.
Carry out skilled fabrication (new or replacement) using a variety of processes.
Inspection, diagnosing problems and carry out appropriate testing.
Inspect work and fill/repair as necessary.
Assemble component parts using appropriate hand/small power tools.
Identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with working practices and health and safety.
Clean and maintain all equipment and tools and maintain a clean working area.
Carry out planned tasks in accordance with contract requirements.
Organise all supplies (materials, tools and equipment) required, liaising with appropriate parties.
Carry out tasks to meet applicable safety standards, targets, criteria and deadlines and to maximise productivity and profitability.
Immediately report problems/failures that may impact on the organisation and/or its clients/customers to Supervisors or management.
Adhere to all organisation policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with health and safety and all related legal/statutory regulations, policies and procedures, professional duties, responsibilities, and obligations.
Set an example for team members of commitment, application of skills, work ethics and habits and personal character.

Where you'll work

Allerton House
Thurston Road
Northallerton
DL6 2NA

Training

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

College or training organisation

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Basic Welding Knowledge

About this company

Allerton Steel Ltd are specialists in structural and mechanical fabrication We occupy a modern workshop and office facility with over 6,950 sq m (75,000 sq ft) capacity. The workshop offers a lift capacity up to 60 tonnes and are equipped with modern plant and machinery including semi-automatic welding, CNC operated profile, saw, drilling and milling machines.

https://www.allertonsteel.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential permanent position available upon sucesfull completion of the apprenticeship program.

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