Fabrication/Welding Apprentice
CALO FABRICATIONS LTD
ROTHERHAM (S60 1ER)
Closes on Friday 15 August 2025
Posted on 2 June 2025
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Summary
Do you want a career in Engineering? Do you want to develop your skills with the help of a supportive and skilled employer? CALO Fabrications Ltd are looking for a highly motivated individual to join their team as a Fabrication/Welding Apprentice. You’d be based at their Rotherham site and assist with the production of bespoke structural steelwork.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday hours to be confirmed
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
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 set, various tooling 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 develop your skills alongside trained engineers who are eager to pass on their knowledge, helping you learn a variety of duties and how to support the whole business. You’ll be mentored to achieve your full potential and create the foundation of a career in engineering.
If you are committed and ready to take your first step into a career with a fantastic employer, then please apply now! This apprenticeship and opportunity with CALO will be highly competitive, so don’t miss your chance!
Where you'll work
UNIT 6
THE CHAIN WORKS
MASBROUGH STREET
ROTHERHAM
S60 1ER
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
RNN GROUP
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Your training plan
- The successful candidates will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Rotherham College campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer
- The Apprenticeship Standard you will be studying is Engineering Operative – Fabrication/Welding – Level 2
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Work under pressure
- Good attitude to work
Other requirements
This is a successful company with a great reputation that work to tight schedules. They are looking for someone who can get there every morning punctually (consider the company and college location), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the CALO team.
About this company
CALO Fabrications, established in 2024, is a bespoke steelwork and fabrication company committed to delivering high-quality products and outstanding customer service. With 20+ years of experience, our expertise is evident in both our craftsmanship and industry knowledge. We operate from state-of-the-art fabrication facilities located in South Yorkshire, ensuring that all our products adhere to industry standards. Our company is continually progressing and embracing the latest technologies to offer some of the finest fabrications available in the UK.
http://www.calofabrications.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Pay will be reviewed upon performance and course progress.
After this apprenticeship
- Further industry appropriate training
- A lifelong career in the engineering industry with CALO Fabrications Ltd
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RNN GROUP
Lorraine
lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk
07713 319356
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323784.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 15 August 2025
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