Apprentice Metal Fabricator
ASCOTT FABRICATIONS LTD
Dewsbury (WF12 7RF)
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 June 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to start your career with a long established, successful and growing business. You will be working alongside and supporting highly skilled, experienced fabricators.
- Wage
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£16,120 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Based on £8 per hour.
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.00pm.
Friday, 7.00 am - 12.45 pm.
38 hours 45 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 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
- Work with different metals creating fabricated and structural products using engineering drawings
- Cut, drill, shape and prepare materials using manual and power tools, calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics
- Adhere to Health & Safety regulations and policies and work proactively as part of a team
- Maintain a good attitude to housekeeping, tidying up at the end of each shift
Where you'll work
Unit 1B
Horace Waller V C Parade, Shaw Cross Business Park
Dewsbury
WF12 7RF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard, whoch includes:
- Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
In College one day a week over the full period of the apprenticeship.
The final year will involve completion of a portfolio and preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). This measures the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard and is carried out by ESFA approved organisations independent from the college.
Requirements
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
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work under pressure
About this employer
We are sheet metal fabricators in Yorkshire providing a range of metal fabrication services. Working with stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium, we specialise in stainless steel sheet metal, bar, tube and box section fabrications for the packaging and pharmaceutical industries. Combined with mild steel and aluminium fabrications for the entertainment industry.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The starting wage will be regularly reviewed and increase in line with performance and progression throughout the apprenticeship.
There is the potential to be taken on as full-time member of staff at the end of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Tamara
apprenticeships@kikleescollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039755.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)