Fabricator Apprentice

ISHIDA EUROPE LTD.

19 Willis Way (BH15 3SS)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 March 2026


Summary

As a Fabricator Technician Apprentice, you will develop the skills required to manufacture and assemble metal components and structures to exact specifications. You will work with a variety of materials and fabrication techniques, ensuring all work meets Ishida’s high standards of quality, safety, and precision.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Year 1 NMW for Apprentices Year 2 £21376.00 Year 3 £23438.00 Year 4 £24134.00

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 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

Depending on your experience, you will start on the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing OPerative Apprenticeship to give you the foundations to progress on to the Level 3 Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship. The training and development you receive will give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to: Read and interpret engineering drawings Cut, form, and shape metal components Carry out welding and joining processes Assemble fabricated parts into finished products Inspect and measure components for quality Follow safe working practices at all times

Where you'll work

Unit 1
19 Willis Way
BH15 3SS

Training

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

Training provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Level 2 Lean Manufacturing OPerative Apprenticeship Programme https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0420-v1-2 Personal Development Programme Progressing on to the Level 3 Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship Programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Communication skills
  • Initiative
  • Logical
  • Non judgemental
  • Number skills
  • Patience
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

As part of the application process, you will be required to also apply direct to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview.

About this employer

Ishida Europe is a World leader in the design, manufacture and installation of complete weighing and packing line solutions.

https://www.ishidaeurope.com/en/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Progress to Level 3 Metal Fabrication Apprenticeship standard and full time employment upon successful completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018780.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:59pm)