Apprentice in Metal Fabricator Level 3
COBRA ENGINEERING LTD
CAMBS (PE14 0RN)
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 May 2025
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Summary
Offering a chance to work/build a very large skill set, within an established outstanding company. If you are hardworking & want to excel, then Cobra is the place to do it. With the opportunity to learn from some of the best engineers and tradesmen in the business. Working alongside some of the largest factories and the country’s utility suppliers.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday. Between 07:00 to 15:30. With additional hours when necessary.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 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
From the moment a drawing pack is issued.
The apprentice will…
* Find/Pick the correct components/Materials for the specific task.
* The components/materials will be prepared, as per the drawing’s specifications.
This may involve using various bits of equipment from the Guillotine, Drill Press, Press Brake, or various tools for grinding and linishing and even hole tapping.
* It will then be assembled in the correct way, according to the drawing and specific task.
This could be simply bolted together or welded, or even “as is,” ready for onsite assembly.
* There will be many instances where you will be installing and fitting onsite.
As well as onsite fabrication, other duties will include maintenance and overhauling of customer assets and equipment.
Where you'll work
REDMOOR LANE
WISBECH
CAMBS
PE14 0RN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
THE COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA
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
Level 3 Engineering Metal Fabricator (ST0607).
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) (QAN 603/1353/9).
One day a week at College of West Anglia King’s Lynn campus.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 2 other subjects (grade A*- C/ Grade 4-9)
- Maths, English and a science or engineering quali (grade A*- C/ Grade 4-9)
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
- Self-motivated
- Good time keeping
- Demonstrate good work ethic
Other requirements
A driving licence would be advantageous but not essential, however when at an appropriate stage in their training the candidate may be asked to travel to site for visits or to visit suppliers. Good punctuality is a must. Access at various sites can be by ladders, and high platforms. Some sites such as construction sites can have uneven ground.
About this company
Cobra Engineering (UK) Ltd is a leading supplier of mechanical engineering services, fabrications, architectural steelwork and equipment to major UK companies in the food processing, water treatment and civil engineering industries. We have well equipped, purpose built workshops based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire and we work on sites both locally and throughout the country.
After this apprenticeship
We would like our apprentices to stay within our group, and we have many opportunities for the right person, to expand their skills and career with us.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA
Kim French
accounts@cobra-engineering.co.uk
01945 860578
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322354.
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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 11 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
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