Apprentice Fabricator/Welder
JAMES ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTIONS LIMITED
ALFRETON (DE55 7JR)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 August 2025
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Summary
At James Engineering, we pride ourselves on family values, the company was founded by the grandfather of the current owner. Our mission is simple: to provide high-quality services without compromising on quality. We are seeking an apprentice fabricator/welder to join our team. Learning all aspects of steel welding including MIG, TIG and MMA.
- Wage
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£17,238 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:30 and Friday, 08:30 - 15:30
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
- To learn to work with health and safety in mind at all times, ensuring that you follow process at all times and adhere to regulations on PPE and training
- To work with a variety of power tools, selecting the correct tool for the task each time
- Learning how to create welding joints using a comprehensive range of welding techniques including MIG, TIG and MMA (stick) welding
- Learning to understand and work from instructions in both written and diagram form to complete tasks
- Learning how to quality check own work upon completion
Where you'll work
WOOD STREET NORTH
ALFRETON
DE55 7JR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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
Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our engineering campus (NG17)
- This attendance is required during term time only unless otherwise arranged
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Some experience within a welding workshop would be advantageous.
About this employer
James Engineering have a storied history dating back to 1947 when it was established by the grandfather of our current owner. Rooted in core family values, these principles have been instrumental in shaping our evolution into a respected Execution Class 4 CE Accredited Steel Fabrication Company. As a leading Specialist Steel fabricator in the East Midlands, we take pride in our extensive capabilities. Our three state-of-the-art manufacturing shops are ready to meet our clients needs.
After this apprenticeship
- This company is committed to providing a rewarding place to work and longevity in your career
- This comes with ongoing training to ensure your skills within the sector are maintained and remain relevant to the industry
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
karen
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900632
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337405.
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Closes in 28 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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