Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprentice
NEOS PROTECT LIMITED
GATESHEAD (NE10 0QH)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 June 2025)
Posted on 21 May 2025
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Summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprentice. In this role, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in various aspects of machine work, under the guidance of skilled professionals.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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38 hours per week
Monday- Thursday
8.00am- 4.30pm
Friday
8.00am- 2.00pm
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 7 June 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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, you will have the chance to work with cutting-edge machinery and tools, including:
- Schuco AF310 CNC Machine Centre (for steel sections)
- Schuco PDG 400 Saw (for cutting steel profiles)
- CARIF 260 BSA Semi-Automatic Mitre Bandsaw (for cutting steel profiles)
In addition, you will receive training in vital areas such as:
Forklift operation (age dependent)
Where you'll work
UNIT C3
FELLING BUSINESS CENTRE
GREEN LANE
GATESHEAD
NE10 0QH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
NCG
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
- 4 days per week with NEOS
- 1 day per week at Newcastle College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Health and Safety Practises
- Willingness to learn
- Proactive Attitude
- Keen interest in Metal Fab
About this company
NEOS Protect Ltd specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of an unrivalled range of access-controlled communal doors and glazed screens. We take pride in delivering high-quality products and ensuring the safety and security of our clients. Our commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry has positioned us as a leader in our field.
Company benefits
Continued employment and development beyond the apprenticeship
After this apprenticeship
- Continued employment and development beyond the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NCG
Newcastle College
apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321865.
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Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 June 2025)
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Company’s application instructions
Apply direct through Newcastle college