Structural Steelwork Fabricator Apprenticeship
LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED
Oldbury (B69 4LA)
Closes on Monday 30 March 2026
Posted on 11 February 2026
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Summary
You’ll fabricate structural steel frames for major new-build projects including hospitals and stadiums. Working from construction drawings, you’ll mark out, cut, assemble, and weld steel components using modern and traditional methods, gaining hands-on skills with full training and support from experienced fabricators.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
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Salary increase each year, clear career progression
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
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
You will be based at our off-site manufacturing facility in Oldbury, where we fabricate and assemble structural steelwork for installation on LOR new-build projects, including hospitals, schools, football stadiums and airports.
Structural steel frames, designed to support and shape our buildings, are fabricated in our facility in accordance with construction drawings and specifications. Once completed, these frames are handed over to other teams within the facility to integrate mechanical and electrical services before being delivered to our specialist site teams for installation.
As a Structural Steelwork Fabricator, you will learn to work with a variety of steel sections and components using both modern and traditional fabrication techniques. This will include marking out, cutting, preparing, and assembling structural steelwork to precise tolerances, as well as developing welding skills to produce high-quality finished products. You will work closely with experienced fabricators who will support your development, helping you build practical skills, confidence, and a strong understanding of structural steelwork.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and a positive attitude to learning are essential, and full training will be provided.
Where you'll work
Trinity Street
Oldbury
B69 4LA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted and approved training providers to deliver our apprenticeship programmes. Successful candidates will be enrolled by Laing O'Rourke during the onboarding stage.
More training information
You will attend Dudley College on day release.
Requirements
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
- Team working
About this employer
The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship programme provides you with a formal college education, leading to a Level 2 and/or 3 apprenticeship standards in your chosen vocation. You will also gain a broad set of trade technical skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce, and construction professionals. A dedicated mentor and approved training provider will work closely with you, providing regular feedback on your progress towards completing your apprenticeship.
After this apprenticeship
Progression within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014929.
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Closes on Monday 30 March 2026
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