Engineering Fabrication Apprentice
S & S FABRICATION & FENCING LTD
HULL (HU8 8HL)
Closes in 17 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 August 2026
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a well respected employer to become a Engineering Fabrication Apprentice. You will be trained in all aspects of the role to become a qualified engineering operative. This will include fabrication and welding and different types of metal cutting and drilling. You will be using hand tools on a daily basis.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
pay reviewed regularly
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.30pm.
Friday, 7.30am to 12.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 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
Main duties will include:
- Fabrication & welding
- Different types of metal cutting and drilling
- Using handheld tools
- Reading and interpreting drawings
- Learning and adhering to company's health and safety rules/policies
- Other general engineering duties
Where you'll work
UNIT G4
BASE BUSINESS SPACE
CHAMBERLAIN ROAD
HULL
HU8 8HL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HULL COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
You will be trained at the place of work by highly skilled and qualified team members in all aspects of the apprentcieship. You will also be visited by a Skills Coach from Hull College who will support and train you through the apprenticeship in all relevant areas.
More training information
Hull College will deliver the Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard.
In addition you will also complete Level 2 Diploma in engineering operations (skills) and Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge) within the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A* - C or 4 - 9)
- Maths (grade A* - C or 4 - 9)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
S and S Fabrication Ltd are a local family owned company established in 1995. Supplying top quality wrought iron gates, fencing & railings, we have built up a solid reputation for style & durability. With our made to measure service, we offer free quotations & advice for all domestic and commercial needs. All our products are manufactured & powder coated in our workshop, to a high standard, ensuring a quality finish. From garden gates to high security fencing, we offer a wide range of styles & finishes. Supply or install for both customers & contractors, we can provide a supply and deliver service or full fitting service. All our products are galvanised in order to create a much extended life.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
For the right candidate, there will be career progression available upon completion of the apprenticeship of further training or a full-time job.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HULL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050699.
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Closes in 17 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)