Metal Fabrication Engineering Apprentice
LAC CONVEYOR SYSTEMS LIMITED
NOTTINGHAM (NG6 8RE)
Closes in 14 days (Saturday 13 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 August 2025
Contents
Summary
Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on training in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You’ll learn to read technical drawings, operate machinery, and master welding and fabrication techniques alongside experienced professionals.
- Wage
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£15,311.40 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 - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm. Friday, 7.30am - 3.00pm.
1/2hr unpaid lunch.
Total hours per week: 39 hours a week.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 20 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on training in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As a Metal Fabrication Apprentice, you’ll learn to read technical drawings, operate machinery, and master welding and fabrication techniques alongside experienced professionals. Based in our Nottingham facility, you’ll be part of a team that builds cutting-edge automation systems for industries across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fabrication Work: Assist in the fabrication of steel products, including cutting, shaping, welding, and assembling components according to technical drawings and specifications.
- Equipment Operation: Learn to operate and maintain various fabrication equipment such as saws, drills, welders, and CNC machines, ensuring safe and efficient use.
- Quality Control: Participate in quality control processes to ensure all products meet industry standards and client specifications, including inspecting and testing fabricated items.
- Safety Practices: Follow health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safe work practices.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with experienced fabricators, engineers, and other team members to complete projects on time and to high standards.
- Documentation: Assist in maintaining accurate records of fabrication processes, including work orders, material usage, and project progress.
- Learning and Development: Engage in continuous learning and professional development, including attending training sessions, workshops, and gaining relevant certifications.
Where you'll work
UNIT 3 CHARLES PARK
CINDERHILL ROAD
NOTTINGHAM
NG6 8RE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
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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
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0607-v1-3
In company induction on starting and ongoing health & safety training relevant to the role and equipment used within role.
- Level 3 Metal Fabrication apprenticeship standard
- Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
- Level: 3
OR
Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Ruddington d site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and industry.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or equivalent)
- Mathematics (grade 4 or equivalent)
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
- Interest In Fabrication
About this employer
LAC Motion Tech Nottingham is a dynamic engineering and automation company specialising in the design, manufacture, and integration of cutting-edge conveyor systems, robotics, and intelligent software solutions. The company is known for its commitment to engineering excellence, innovation, and customer-focused solutions that optimise performance and drive profitability. Efficiency: Our fully approved procedures and qualified personnel enable us to meet customer demands quickly and to exceptional standards.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Successful apprentices often transition into full-time positions within the company. This provides an opportunity to continue applying and expanding the skills you've gained during your apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339556.
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Closes in 14 days (Saturday 13 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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