Engineering Operative / Sheet Metal Fabricator Apprentice
XCEL AEROSPACE LIMITED
Essex (RM3 8UH)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 June 2026
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Summary
Xcel Aerospace are looking for an Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator to learn about fine limit sheet metal processes and procedures. You will be involved with manufacturing aerospace components made from aluminium, stainless and mild steel. This is an excellent opportunity to join our Engineering firm whose expertise is in high demand.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 1.00pm (30 minute lunch break)
Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 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
General purpose:
The Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator will spend time within the sheet metal fabrication cell and will learn about processes and procedures.
The apprentice will operate within the mandatory customer and internal specifications and inspect products accordingly. The Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator will learn how to effectively and safely use fly presses, brake press, waterjet and welding.
Key deliverables:
- Manufacture aerospace components according to procedures and instructions provided
- Setting and operating machinery used in the manufacture of sheet metal components
- Learning and efficiently operating hand tools, deburring tools, drills, fly presses
- Learning and efficiently operating TIG welders, spot welders
- Learning and efficiently operating waterjet
- Verify the conformity of parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies in line with engineering drawings, the quality management system and any special customer requirements
- Identify and report non-conformance as per the Company procedure
- Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Health Safety Environment policies and procedures
Where you'll work
1 Ashton Road
Romford
Essex
RM3 8UH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW CITY COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Level 2 Engineering Operative
- Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
- Day release to attend New City College, Rainham campus (RM13 8GP)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade GCSE A* - C (9 - 4))
- Maths (grade GCSE A* - C (9 - 4))
- Science (grade GCSE A* - C (9 - 4))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Good numerical skills
- Able to measure calculations
- Good verbal communicator
- Good writing skills
- Team working skills
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to work to time scales
- Promote quality standards
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise work
- Display a positive attitude
- Enthusiastic learner
- Eager to learn
About this employer
Xcel Aerospace is a leader in delivering manufacturing excellence within the global aerospace market. We provide high quality components and assembly parts and our strong reputation as a world class supplier of manufactured aerospace components supports thousands of fight hours every year.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship, various opportunities could be available, depending upon the needs of the company at that time
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW CITY COLLEGE
Sarah Clayton
sarah.clayton@ncclondon.ac.uk
0330 135 9000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033922.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Friday 12 June 2026 at 11:59pm)