Apprentice Metal Fabricator Level 3 - Impress Group
IMPRESS NORTH EAST LTD
BLAYDON ON TYNE (NE21 4SQ)
Closes in 8 days (Thursday 30 April 2026)
Posted on 22 April 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Metal Fabricator to join our North East team. An excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification. You will develop practical skills and learn a wide range of fabrication techniques under the guidance of experienced professionals.
- Wage
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£16,224 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 to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:15pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
- Assist with the fabrication and assembly of metal components and structures
- Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Operate a variety of tools and machinery (under supervision), including cutting, welding, and forming equipment
- Support senior fabricators with day-to-day workshop tasks
- Develop basic welding skills (MIG, TIG, and/or MMA) as training progresses
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
- Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies
- Attend college and participate in training as part of the apprenticeship programme
Where you'll work
RYTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
NEWBURN BRIDGE ROAD
BLAYDON ON TYNE
NE21 4SQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NCG
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
- 4 days per week at Impress Group
- 1 day per week at Newcastle College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
New site (from Summer 2026): Unit 1–3 Whiteley Road, Blaydon, NE21 5NJ.
About this employer
Impress Group is a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing company, delivering high-quality metal fabrication solutions across a wide range of industries. Known for our precision, reliability, and innovation, we are committed to developing the next generation of skilled fabricators through structured apprenticeship programmes.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a full-time Fabricator/Welder position, with further training and development opportunities available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NCG
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk
01912004849
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026895.
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Closes in 8 days (Thursday 30 April 2026)
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