Welding and fabrication apprenticeship
J R S FABRICATION LTD
LILFORD STREET (WA5 0LJ)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Join our team as a Metalwork Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in fabrication, welding, assembly, and workshop operations. Learn from skilled professionals, earn recognised qualifications, and develop the practical skills needed for a successful career in the metalworking industry.
- 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 Friday 7:30am to 4pm
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 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
- Assisting with metal fabrication and assembly projects
- Learning welding techniques and safe working practices
- Cutting, shaping, drilling, and finishing metal components
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Operating workshop tools and machinery under supervision
- Measuring and marking materials accurately
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area
- Supporting experienced fabricators and welders on site and in the workshop
- Inspecting completed work for quality and accuracy
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
Where you'll work
UNIT 3
BRIDGE WORKS
LEWIS SQUARE
LILFORD STREET
WA5 0LJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RIVERSIDE 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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C or above)
- Maths (grade C or above)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- A genuine interest in engineering, fabrication, or metalworking
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good practical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail and quality of work
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
- Commitment to health and safety procedures
- Basic maths and English skills
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English are desirable but not essential
- Ability to travel to the workplace and training provider
About this employer
J R S Fabrications Ltd is a family-owned metalwork and fabrication company based in Warrington. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in structural steelwork, bespoke metal fabrication, and welding services for domestic and commercial clients across the • A genuine interest in engineering, fabrication, or metalworking
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Good practical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and quality of work
• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking attitude
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Commitment to health and safety procedures
• Basic maths and English skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English are desirable but not essential
• Ability to travel to the workplace and training providerUK.
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position within the company as a Fabricator/Welder. As skills and experience develop, there will be opportunities to progress into senior fabrication roles, workshop supervision, site management, CAD/design support, or specialist metalwork positions. Ongoing training and professional development will be encouraged throughout your career.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
J R S FABRICATION LTD
Dan
Dan@jrsfabs.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036795.
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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)