Sheetmetal Apprentice
PWR EUROPE LTD
RUGBY (CV21 1TN)
Closes in 20 days (Thursday 20 August 2026)
Posted on 29 July 2026
Contents
Summary
The Sheetmetal Apprentice supports the fabrication and assembly of sheetmetal components by learning and developing trade skills under the guidance of qualified tradespeople.
- Wage
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£15,392 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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To be discussed with the employer
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 October 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
- Ensure compliance with all WHS policies as outlined in the HR Manual and Employment Policy guide
- Participate and contribute in all WHS Toolbox meetings
- Participate in department WHS, Fire and Evacuation and Emergency training
- Demonstrate a high degree of safety awareness
- Actively participate in all structured and on-the-job training
- Seek feedback and guidance from supervisors and tradespeople
- Complete assigned training tasks and assessments on time
- Show initiative in learning about machinery, materials, and fabrication processes
- Assist tradespeople with sheetmetal fabrication tasks, including measuring, cutting, and forming materials
- Operate basic sheetmetal tools and machinery under supervision (e.g., guillotine, brake press, pan brake)
- Read and interpret basic work orders and drawings, with guidance
- Perform visual inspections of completed work for quality and accuracy
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S practices
- Report material usage, waste, or issues to supervisors
- Participate in team discussions regarding daily work schedules and priorities
- Assist with tool maintenance and machinery cleaning
- Follow end-of-day procedures, including shutdown protocols
- Monitor and assist with material storage and stock control under supervision
- Assist with general manufacturing tasks
Where you'll work
UNIT C VALLEY POINT
VALLEY DRIVE
SWIFT VALLEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
RUGBY
CV21 1TN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTHAMPTON 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
1 day per week to take place at Northampton College Booth Lane
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
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Physical Requirements
- Bending
- Twisting and Turning
- Lifting between 5kgs and 15kgs
- Standing for long periods of time
- Repetitive tasks
- Pushing/Pulling
- Driving and operating machinery
Key Competencies
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Developing ability to read work orders and technical drawings
- Basic mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
- Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work safely and follow procedures
- Positive communication and teamwork skills
- Enrolment in a relevant qualification
About this employer
PWR provides world class cooling solutions by manufacturing high performance aluminium radiators, intercoolers and oil coolers for race cooling solutions to leading race categories and teams such as F1, NASCAR, V8 Supercars, Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters and World Rally Championship, PWR is recognised as a world leader when it comes to high performance cooling.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- This role offers numerous opportunities for growth and advancement within PWR
- As you gain experience and demonstrate your skills, you’ll find various career paths available across different departments, each offering unique opportunities for further development
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045336.
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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 20 August 2026)
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