Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

FINE LINE SHEET METAL ENGINEERING LIMITED

ESSEX (CM7 2YN)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025)

Posted on 20 August 2025

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Summary

Start your career with a well-established sheet metal engineering company. As an apprentice, you’ll receive hands-on training, develop a wide range of practical skills, and gain a solid understanding of the industry. With guidance from experienced professionals, you’ll build the foundations for a rewarding and long-term career in engineering.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, flexible hours to be agreed upon. With a 15 minute tea break in the morning and a half hour unpaid lunch break each day afternoon

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 4 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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

Initial role responsibilities will include:

  • Deburring
  • Fitting inserts
  • Light assembly work

Progressing to:

  • Spotwelding
  • Stud welding
  • Saw and bench work

The apprentice will be responsible to the workshop supervisor who will issue work and provide support and guidance.

Where you'll work

5 SPRINGWOOD DRIVE
BRAINTREE
ESSEX
CM7 2YN

Training

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

Training provider

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard
  • College attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus (transport from Colchester campus provided if needed)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade A*-D/9-3)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Good numeracy and literacy
  • Healthy attitude to work
  • Ambition to succeed

About this employer

FineLine are an established sub-contact sheet metal engineering company formed over 30 years ago offering support to various industries. We employ 25 engineering and support staff most of which have worked with the company for 10 years plus. The company has a solid and loyal customer base.

http://www.fineline-online.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Progression to skilled sheet metal worker and or specific machine operation e.g. Braker Press, Laser or Punch Press

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206712043

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338112.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025)

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