Metal Fabricator Apprentice

SOLINEAR LTD

YORK (YO60 6PG)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 July 2025

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Summary

We are UK architectural façade engineers and metal fabricators. This apprenticeship provides hands‑on training in cutting, shaping, welding and assembling aluminium and steel components. You'll gain skills in interpreting technical drawings, working safely and producing bespoke solar shading and façade systems in Solinear’s manufacturing facility.

• Wage:

  £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Overtime when available paid at 1.5x normal rate.

• Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 25 August 2025

• Duration:

  3 years 9 months

• Positions available:

  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

An average day for a metal fabricator apprentice at Solinear’s factory involves:

• Morning Briefing: Reviewing job sheets and safety checks with the team
• Workshop Tasks: Cutting, drilling, and welding aluminium or steel components using hand tools and machinery
• Assembly: Assisting in assembling bespoke solar shading and façade systems
• Technical Skills: Learning to read engineering drawings and CAD plans under supervision.
• Quality Control: Checking measurements and finishes meet standards
• Maintenance & Clean-Up: Ensuring tools are maintained and the workspace is clean

Throughout the day, apprentices work alongside skilled fabricators, gradually taking on more responsibility as their skills develop.

Where you'll work

18-22 ALAN FARNABY WAY
THE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SHERIFF HUTTON
YORK
YO60 6PG

Training

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

Training provider

YORK COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

You will attend York College on day release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 2 other subjects (grade 4)
• English (grade 4)
• maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Reliable
• Hardworking
• Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Solinear Ltd are based on Sherrif Hutton industrial estate, there is limited to no public transport and there is an expectation that the successful candidate can travel independently too and from work. Past experience of hand tools would be a benefit but not essential. After you submit your application, look out for an email from apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk. Check your spam folder, too. You must reply, otherwise, your application will be rejected.

About this employer

Solinear Ltd is a leading UK specialist in the design, manufacture, and installation of architectural metalwork, including solar shading, louvres, balustrades, and bespoke façade systems. Based in York, the company works on high-profile construction projects nationwide, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions with a strong focus on craftsmanship, quality, and design excellence.

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

Company benefits

20 Days annual leave.

After this apprenticeship

• Welder / Fabricator
• Factory Operative

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YORK COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@yorkcollege.ac.uk

01904 770368

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333108.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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