Apprentice Fabricator
ALLIANCE DOOR ENGINEERING LTD
WIGAN (WN3 6PH)
Closes in 30 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 March 2026
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Summary
We are an independent company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of industrial doors and roller shutters.
You will be fully trained to work with our team fabricating all the components of a wide range of doors including roller shutters, high speed doors, folding shutters, and garage doors.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 07.30 - 16.00
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 August 2026
- 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
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you’ll be fully trained to work as part of our friendly and dedicated team fabricating all the components of a wide range of bespoke industrial doors such as roller shutters, high speed doors, folding shutters, and garage doors.
Our Requirements:
- A genuine interest in developing a career as a Fabricator/Welder
Desire to learn and develop the ability to use workshop tools; Guillotine/Mig Welder/Band Saw/Pillar Drill/Brake Press - Ability to learn to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Flexible attitude, with good organisation and prioritisation skills
Where you'll work
UNIT 1
STEPHENS WAY
WARRINGTON ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WIGAN
WN3 6PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WIGAN AND LEIGH 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
The apprentice will be released for 1 day per week to attend Wigan College, Pagefield Campus WN1 2JH. At the end of the training, they will gain a Level 3 Metal Fabrication qualification.
All other days will be spent at the manufacturing unit on Stephens Way in Wigan.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 or higher)
- Maths (grade Grade 4 or higher)
Desirable 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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (for insurance purposes)
- We are a light engineering company, as the such the ideal candidate should be physically fit to cope with the work demands using various grades of steel
About this employer
Alliance Door Engineering is an independent company specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of industrial doors and roller shutters.
The team of technically gifted, highly experienced and friendly professionals have gained an enviable reputation for excellent customer service and high-quality products. Established in 2001, the business has achieved a track record of consistent growth, now embarking on an ambitious expansion plan.
After this apprenticeship
Looking to the future, we are looking for the ideal candidate to show leadership and climb the career ladder as we grow. Starting as an apprentice will give you the opportunity to learn every stage and increase your skill set and lead a production team in the future.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WIGAN AND LEIGH COLLEGE
Kerry Williams
K.williams@wigan-leigh.ac.uk
01942 761851
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020885.
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Closes in 30 days (Thursday 30 April 2026 at 11:59pm)