Metal Fabricator Apprentice

ISHIDA EUROPE LTD.

West Midlands (B32 3DB)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 March 2026

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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

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:00.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

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

Desired skills

  • The apprenticeship programme lays the foundations of Manufacturing expertise using the qualifications gained using maths and science principles gained at GCSE or equivalents
  • To be considered, you will a minimum of 4 GCSE at grade C/4 or equivalent, including mathematics, English and science
  • You will be hard-working, enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills
  • You will need to be diligent with a positive attitude to work and study
  • A strong interest in fabrication, welding, and manufacturing
    Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
  • A positive attitude towards work and study

Where you'll work

11 Kettles Wood Drive
Woodgate Business Park
Birmingham
West Midlands
B32 3DB

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

You will be required to attend Advance II Campus, Priory Road, Dudley College, DY1 4AD 1 day per week in term time only. 

  • Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will gain a Engineering Operative - Fabrication and Welding Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification
  • You will be assigned an assessor who will support you with your progression on your apprenticeship course

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)
  • Maths (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)
  • Science (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)

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

Skills

  • Accountability
  • Commitment
  • Cooperation
  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Integrity

About this employer

As a world leader in the design., manufacture and installation of weighing and packing line solutions, Ishida has an in-depth understanding of many diverse industries - from meat to confectionary, from snacks to frozen food and more. Ishida Europe has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK, and serves Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). We have wholly-owned Ishida sales companies in 9 countries, and committed, experienced agents and distributers in a further 15 countries. Innovative weighing and packaging equipment plus complete line solutions for these territories are developed and constructed in our UK manufacturing facility.

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

After this apprenticeship

By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be well positioned to advance your career within Ishida. You may have access to various progression routes and opportunities, tailored to your skills, knowledge, abilities and how you apply them within the business environment. Demonstrating the skills you have acquired throughout your apprenticeship along with your drive and determination could open up many exciting opportunities with the Ishida group.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Chloe Powell

Chloe.Powell@dudleycol.ac.uk

01384363158

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021924.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 11:59pm)