Welder/Fabricator Apprentice
Pattemores Transport
CREWKERNE (TA18 8NT)
Closes in 7 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 October 2026
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Summary
Gain hands-on experience in metal fabrication, working with steel, aluminium and titanium to create and assemble a range of components. Develop skills in fabrication and welding techniques (MIG, TIG and MMA), engineering principles, health and safety, and interpreting technical information while earning a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 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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Monday - Friday. Hours to be discussed during interview.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 23 October 2026
- Duration
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3 years 7 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
- Assist with the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of new production lines and processing equipment
- Repair machinery, production equipment, and plant components through welding and fabrication techniques
- Contribute to site development and capital investment projects
- Ensure all fabrication and welding work is completed to the required quality and technical standards
- Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company Food Safety, Quality, GMP, and Health & Safety requirements
- Work effectively as part of the Engineering team
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to plan fabrication and installation activities
- Fabricate metal structures, components, pipework, and process systems using stainless steel and mild steel
- Complete welding activities in a variety of positions including vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding
- Inspect welded surfaces, structures, and fabricated components to identify faults, defects, or quality concerns
Where you'll work
MOSTERTON ROAD
MISTERTON
CREWKERNE
TA18 8NT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
YEOVIL 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
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Metal Fabricator Level 3. On completion the apprentice will receive Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
More training information
Yeovil College attendance as follows:
- Year 1: 3 days a week at College (term time only)
- Years 2 & 3: 1 day a week at College (term time only)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- This apprenticeship is starting ASAP therefore if successful, you must be in a position to start immediately.
- You must have a driving license or a reliable form of transport due to site location.
- You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship.
In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone conversation with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About this employer
Established over 80 years ago, specialising in farm milk collection and the transportation of bulk liquids for the dairy sector, we are situated in Somerset, close to the borders of Devon and Dorset. Nicola, Alex, Shaun, Geoff and Steve, all family members work closely with the customers to provide them with the products to suit each individual customer requirements. All this is underpinned by our company's fleet of tanker and refrigerated transport providing delivery and collection services throughout the United Kingdom. As a family, Pattemores decided to collect the milk required from local farmers. Pattemores farm producers are within a 25-mile radius of the factory, giving us full traceability, right back to the individual farm for all the products we produce.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Potential for the apprentice to progress into a permanent, full time role at Pattemores
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Gabrielle Cobner
studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk
01935845380
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059058.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)