Apprentice Welder Fabricator
JNE ENGINEERING LIMITED
THIRSK (YO7 2NQ)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 9 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 September 2025
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a skilled welder fabricator to join our team and contribute to the production of high-quality, durable equipment for the agricultural sector.
- Wage
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£15,704 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, 8.00am - 4.00pm with day release to college
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 October 2025
- Duration
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3 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
- MIG, TIG and stick welding on a variety of projects
- Fabricating shearing trailers, custom handling systems and other agri-equipment
- Working in the workshop and occasionally on-site
- Reading and working from technical drawings
- Assisting with CNC-cut components and fabricated assemblies
- Following Health & Safety procedures
- Working independently and as part of a small, experienced team
- Experience of welding would be advantageous
- High standard of workmanship and attention to detail
- Background or interest in agriculture is helpful but not essential
Where you'll work
NEWBURGH HOUSE
UPSALL ROAD
SOUTH KILVINGTON
THIRSK
YO7 2NQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DARLINGTON 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
- Level 3 Metal Fabrication Apprentice - 4 days with employer and day release at College
- Location: Upsall Road, South Kilvington
Requirements
Essential 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
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Physical fitness
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Independent working
- Work to a high standard
- Self-motivated
Other requirements
Due to the location of the premises, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage. Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance
About this employer
JNE Engineering Ltd is a respected UK manufacturer specialising in sheep shearing equipment, mobile shearing trailers, and custom stock handling systems. We design and build bespoke agricultural equipment using CAD design, CNC cutting and expert fabrication techniques. We are now looking for a skilled welder fabricator to join our team and contribute to the production of high-quality, durable equipment for the agricultural sector.
After this apprenticeship
- There may be an opportunity to secure a long term position after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Paul Clark
pclark@darlington.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343777.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 9 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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