Sheet Metal Apprentice
Concept Metal Products Limited
MANCHESTER (M24 2EF)
Closes on Sunday 15 February 2026
Posted on 13 January 2026
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to begin a career as a Sheet Metal Apprentice at Concept Metal Products. You will work across key fabrication disciplines while working towards your Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience in a professional metalworking environment.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
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£8.00 per hour
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, working hours TBC
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 February 2026
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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 a Sheet Metal Apprentice at Concept Metal Products, you will learn and develop the practical skills and technical knowledge required for a career in metal fabrication. You will be supported to work across a range of sheet metal processes and workshop operations while building your competence in industry-standard practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with preparation and fabrication of sheet metal components
- Supporting laser cutting, bending, shearing and punching operations
- Learning to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Using hand tools and machinery under supervision
- Assisting with welding, assembly and fabrication processes
- Maintaining workshop cleanliness and adherence to health & safety standards
- Recording work completed, materials used and job progress as required
- Attending off-the-job training through Rochdale Training Association to develop skills and complete apprenticeship theory
This role will give you exposure to all aspects of sheet metal fabrication in a busy workshop, allowing you to build competence in practical techniques and industry best-practice.
Where you'll work
MILLS HILL ROAD
MIDDLETON
MANCHESTER
M24 2EF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
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
- Off-the-job training delivered by Rochdale Training Association in combination with workplace learning
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Positive and motivated
- Reliable and punctual
Other requirements
- This role involves workshop-based physical work and use of machinery
- Health & safety practices must be followed at all times
- Apprenticeship requires commitment to both practical work and structured training
About this employer
Concept Metal Products is a well-established sheet metal fabrication company based in Middleton, specialising in laser cutting, bending, shearing and precision metal fabrication using advanced equipment and the latest technology. The company prides itself on quality, innovation and delivering tailored metalworking solutions that meet customer specifications, from CAD design through to finished parts and assemblies. Concept’s team combines decades of expertise with a forward-thinking approach to metalworking.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent Metal Fabricator or Workshop Technician role, or further training in specialised areas of fabrication, CAD programming or production planning within Concept Metal Products.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008399.
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Closes on Sunday 15 February 2026