Apprentice Fabrication and Welding Manufacturing Operative
AUDITORIA SERVICES LTD
ROTHERHAM (S66 8HR)
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 July 2026
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Summary
We are one of the UK’s market leaders in the design, manufacture, installation & maintenance of retractable and bleacher seating lecture theatre seating, cinema, theatre seating all over the world. We are a family run business producing everything in house, sourcing materials locally and placing importance on quality and customer satisfaction.
- Wage
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£17,160 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 10 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
As an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Carry out fabrication and welding activities including use of a MIG/TIG set, robot welder, various tooling and equipment
- Accurately interpret CAD/technical drawings
- Ensure correct marking up of component parts
- Working to quality standards required for the components
- Welding joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements (TIG, MIG)
- Using a variety of modern equipment to shape, form and cut metal and plastic materials
- Undertaking final inspections of finished components
- Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area
- Ensure job timings are met/exceeded
You’ll develop your skills with a mentor alongside dedicated Auditoria employees and previous apprentices who are eager to pass on their knowledge. You will learn a variety of duties and support the whole business. You’ll be taught and mentored to achieve your full potential and create the foundation of a career in engineering/manufacturing.
If you are committed and ready to take your first step into a career with a modern and long-standing employer, then please apply now! This apprenticeship and opportunity with Auditoria will be highly competitive, so do not miss your chance!
Where you'll work
DENBY WAY
HELLABY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HELLABY
ROTHERHAM
S66 8HR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RNN GROUP
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
- Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
- Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
- Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
- Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
- Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
- Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
- Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
- Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
- Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
- Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
- Mount and set the required workholding devices
- Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
- Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
- Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
- Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
- Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
- Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
- Produce components which meet the specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
- Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
- Plan the technical support operation before they start
- Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
- Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
- Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation
Training schedule
The successful candidates will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
The Apprenticeship Standard you will be studying is Engineering Operative - Fabrication/Welding - Level 2. This will include Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Requirements
Essential 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good attitude to work
Other requirements
This is a successful company with a fantastic reputation that work to tight schedules. They are looking for someone who can get there every morning punctually (consider the company location), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the Auditoria team.
About this employer
Auditoria Services Ltd are the leading UK seating manufacturers in spectator seating manufacture, design and installation for theatres, cinemas, lecture theatres, sports halls and more. Auditoria is a family business and was founded in 1977. Their founder was a mechanical engineer and electrician by trade who saw a gap in the market for a seating company that would provide quality seating using local suppliers. Over 40 years later, Auditoria still hold the same values as they did then. They’re also still based in Rotherham and are proud to be a part of the manufacturing heritage of the town. Auditoria are extremely keen on utilising the apprenticeship scheme to solidify their workforce. They have extremely experienced team members who are excited to engage the next generation of engineers.
http://www.auditoria-services.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Opportunity for career progression within the business
- Company profit share scheme
- Birthday gift
- Free on-site parking and great transport links
- Overtime available paid at time and half
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Potential further industry and business-appropriate training, including installation and maintenance roles
- A lifelong career with Auditoria Services Ltd may be offered to the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RNN GROUP
Lorraine
lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk
07713319356
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045686.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm)