Plastic Fabricator Apprenticeship
ABPLAS LTD
WILLOW LANE (CR4 4NQ)
Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 September 2025
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Summary
We are looking to employ a trainee fabricator to join our growing Plastic Fabrication Company. No experience is necessary but an interest in DIY, carpentry, engineering, or design & technology would be preferable. Our client base is very diverse, so we always have a variety of projects on the go and therefore, every day will be different.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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We offer an optional Pension Scheme, 28 days holiday per year including bank holidays and you’ll have your weekends free as we only open Monday to Friday. However, during busy periods there will be optional overtime available.
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm (except when attending college)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 October 2025
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
- Cut materials such as acrylic, polycarbonate and PVC
- Operate machinery such as our flatbed printer, CNC and laser machine
- Fabricate a variety of products using acrylic & accurately construct a finished product.
- Learn to read & analyse CAD files and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and fabrication operations
- Develop jigs and other work aids to hold and align parts
- Understand the different profiles and components needed to make LED lit signs
- Problem solve any issues that arise
- Communicate with customers
- Keep yourself and others safe within the factory
- Candidates may also be required to deal with telephone enquiries and offer product advice
Where you'll work
UNIT 3
UNIT 3-4
CAPITAL BUSINESS CENTRE
WILLOW LANE
CR4 4NQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST SURREY COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
Training will take place mainly at Abplas Ltd, Unit 3, 24 Willow Lane, Mitcham, CR4 4NQ https://maps.app.goo.gl/cH3kZAMFBP2TgLtq8
You will be released weekly to complete additional training at East Surrey College, Gatton Point, London Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 2JX
More training information
East Surrey College will provide training in Year 1 on Thursday evenings and all day on Friday. In Year 2 East Surrey College will provide training on Tuesdays.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 5)
Desirable 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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Ability to measure accurately
- Ability to do basic geometry
Other requirements
We are looking for individuals who are conscientious, punctual, trustworthy, and willing to learn new skills. A sense of humour helps too!
About this employer
We are a leading supplier and fabricator of plastic in London. We are a family run business which was established over 70 years ago. Over that time, we have evolved and grown into a very successful and reputable company within the plastics industry. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, helpful team of problem solvers. We take a real pride in our work and have a good eye for attention to detail.
http://www.abplas.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
• Easily accessible near to tramlink, bus stop & nearest station is Mitcham Junction • Company pension • Part of a small family business so you will learn a variety of skills and lots of opportunities to get involved in a range of tasks.
After this apprenticeship
As a small business we are looking for someone who will fit into our close-knit team, be confident, and have a sense of humour. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a growing business. Progression and pay rises are available to the successful candidate if they demonstrate that they are reliable, able to listen and to put new skills they’ve learnt into practice. There is the opportunity to develop your role, with greater salary potential; how far you go is up to you.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST SURREY COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343076.
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Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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