Apprentice Fabricator
NEWFIELD FABRICATIONS COMPANY LIMITED
Cheshire (CW11 3TU)
Closes on Friday 7 August 2026
Posted on 1 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Learn from the best by joining the highly skilled team at Newfield Fabrication. This apprenticeship award-winning Sandbach based employer offers the latest, cutting-edge processes including robotic welding, fabrication and welding on state-of-the-art machines, offering the perfect training ground for this Metal Fabricator apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm. Day shifts only.
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
Reporting to the Head of Learning, Development & Safety, the successful candidates will deal with and undertake various aspects of engineering within fabrication which will include:
- Operating, inspecting and maintaining a range of different tools and machinery
- Setting up and adjusting machinery
- Making sure a quality product is produced
- Following Health and Safety regulations at all times
Apprentices will be encouraged to move round different parts of the business, including areas which are outside their apprenticeship learning, such as laser cutting, press brakes, machining and learn how to program the robotic welder from Newfield experienced staff and also other apprentices, further on in their training programme
Where you'll work
Hall Lane Works Elton
Sandbach
Cheshire
CW11 3TU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
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
- The candidate will follow a Level 3 Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full standard as a Metal Fabricator
- This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West
- If you do not already hold GCSEs at grade A-D / 8-4 in English and maths you will complete Functional Skills in the related subjects to attain Level 2 Functional Skills
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
- Science (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Ability to use own initiative
- Time management
- Honest
- Reliable
- Personable
- Polite
About this employer
Newfield Fabrication is a well-established company, with a 60+ year track record, with a highly experienced team who are keen to pass on their valuable skills to the next generation of fabricators. During National Apprenticeship week in 2025 and 2026, the firm scooped top accolades at Cheshire College – South & West’s annual apprenticeship awards. Named as the college’s New Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2025, and the college’s Large Employer of the Year 2026, the firm was recognised for the comprehensive training programme and support which has been implemented to train the company’s welding workforce of the future. Newfield’s work is used around the world in a range of dynamic industries, from automotive and defence to nuclear and power generation. The team offer a range of services including fabrication, engineering and design, robotic welding, CNC machining and laser cutting. It’s recognised as an industry leader in its fields and a trusted manufacturing partner to companies all over the world including Caterpillar, JCB, Scania and Leyland Trucks. Their Sandbach premises are home to the latest, cutting-edge equipment and technology, providing an ideal training ground for apprenticeships and the future stars of the workforce. The company, which more recently spent upwards of £1.2m on two pieces of equipment, has many team members who have worked for the firm for several decades. They are now poised ready to pass on their knowledge to the apprentice cohort. The company is accredited to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and welding accreditations to ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 15614-1. The company mission is to exceed our customer expectations by providing the highest quality, value for money, support and service. This will be achieved by being innovative through continual investment in the latest technology, our people and processes.
Company benefits
- Regular social events
- Christmas bonus and raffle with high value prizes
- Full PPE provided and safety boots paid for
- Fun team building projects
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- To become a full-time and highly skilled member of the team following on from successful completion of apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST
Becky Smythe
becky.smythe@ccsw.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039832.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 7 August 2026