Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice

MILLITEC FOOD SYSTEMS LTD

Derby (DE72 3PS)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 May 2025


Summary

Millitec Food Systems is looking for a hands-on and motivated Sheet Metal Fabrication Apprentice to join our team at our Draycott facility. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in engineering and fabrication, working with state-of-the-art equipment in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30 m - 4.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

2 years 9 months

Positions available

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

  • Operation of CNC laser cutting machines to cut and shape stainless steel components
  • Use of press brake/folding machines to form precise metal parts
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD files
  • Measuring, marking, and preparing materials for fabrication
  • Assembling fabricated parts using techniques such as drilling, tapping, and fastening
  • Ensuring all work meets required quality and hygiene standards
  • Basic maintenance and safe operation of workshop tools and equipment
  • Working collaboratively within a manufacturing team and learning effective workflow practices

Where you'll work

20 Victoria Road
Draycott
Derby
DE72 3PS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

Your 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.

Your training plan

  • An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
  • You will be expected to work towards the Metal Fabricator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Millitec Food Systems is a leading manufacturer of automated machinery for the food industry, supplying equipment to clients worldwide. Our innovative solutions range from conveyors and depositors to ultrasonic cutters, butterers, and de-nesters. Based in Draycott, Derbyshire, we are proud to support innovation in food production with high-quality engineering.

http://www.millitec.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • To be confirmed

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING SERVICES 2000 LTD

James Sayles

saylesj@chesterfield.ac.uk

07929669938

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321345.

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Closes in 21 days (Monday 30 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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