Metal fabricator_machine operator apprenticeship
HV ENERGY SOLUTIONS LTD
Norwich (NR3 2BT)
Closes on Friday 19 June 2026
Posted on 17 April 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an individual looking to develop practical skills in a modern manufacturing environment.
This is a hands-on role where you will gain experience across our fabrication workshop, learning how to manufacture and assemble electrical enclosures using industry-standard machinery and processes.
- 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, 8.00am - 5.00pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 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
- Assisting in the fabrication of sheet metal components and electrical enclosures
- Learning to operate CNC machinery including fibre laser cutting machines and press brakes
- Developing welding skills (MIG/TIG) for fabrication and assembly work
- Supporting the assembly of electrical enclosures and mechanical components
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and job specifications
- Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high manufacturing standards
- Following health & safety procedures at all times
Where you'll work
23 Frensham Road
Norwich
NR3 2BT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
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
- Sheet metal fabrication techniques
- Operation of fibre laser cutting technology
- Press brake programming and forming processes
- Welding methods and best practices
- Assembly of industrial electrical enclosures
- Engineering drawing interpretation
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
We are a growing, ISO-certified engineering company specialising in power systems, control panel manufacturing, and the testing and commissioning of electrical protection schemes. Working with leading global switchgear manufacturers, we deliver high-quality solutions across industrial and utility sectors.
After this apprenticeship
- Fully supported Level 2 Apprenticeship Programme
- Training on modern fabrication equipment and machinery
- A supportive and experienced workshop team
- Opportunity to progress into skilled fabrication or manufacturing roles
- Long-term career prospects within a growing engineering company
- Safe and professional working environment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
recruitment@hvenergysolutions.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027083.
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Closes on Friday 19 June 2026
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