Apprentice Metal Fabricator
TITAN FABRICATIONS LTD
Middlesbrough (TS2 1JT)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 23 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 October 2025
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Summary
We are looking for two motivated and reliable Apprentice Sheet Metal Workers to join our team. If you’re hands-on, eager to learn, and interested in building a long-term career in sheet metal work and ductwork fabrication, we want to hear from you!
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Salary is paid in line with the National Minimum Apprenticeship Wage and will be reviewed following completion of 3 months employment.
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Working Monday - Thursday, 7.15am - 4.15pm & Friday, 7.15am - 1.15pm, with day release to college.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 November 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
Working alongside experienced Sheet Metal Workers and Aluminium Fabricators, you will produce a range of panels, flasjings, windows and doors. This is a hands-on, practical role where you will learn key skills including:
- Reading technical drawings
- Cutting, bending, and assembling sheet metal & aluminium sections
- Operating fabrication tools and machinery
- Ensuring accuracy and quality control
- Working safely in a workshop environment
What we're looking for:
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Basic math and measuring skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Punctuality and a positive attitude
- No prior experience required – just bring enthusiasm!
What we offer:
- Full training and support from qualified and highly experienced personnel
- Paid apprenticeship position with advancement opportunities
- Exposure to real-world projects
- Safe and supportive work environment
- Pathway to becoming a certified sheet metal worker/aluminium fabricator
- Be part of a close-knit team
Where you'll work
Ferndale One
Commercial Street
Middlesbrough
TS2 1JT
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: Ferndale One, Commercial Street, Middlesbrough TS2 1JT
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Punctual
- Positive attitude
- Willing to learn
Other requirements
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
We fabricate and supply aluminium products to the UK façade market – this includes various glazing, cladding a roofing elements in both aluminium and steel.
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 VAC1000345453.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 23 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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