Engineering Apprenticeship
HITEC SHEET METAL LTD
Ely (CB7 5BA)
Closes in 22 days (Monday 9 March 2026)
Posted on 10 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Hitec Sheet Metal is a sub-contract sheet metal work manufacturer company based in Soham Cambridgeshire where we operate from a purpose-built factory operating the latest industry machinery. They are currently looking for a Metal Fabricator apprentice to join their team.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Thursday, 7.00am – 5.30pm - 20 minute break (Paid) 30 minute lunch (Unpaid)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
Main roles and responsibilities:
- Operating a press-break
- Bushing
- General Assembly
- Quality Control
- Picking and packing stock as required
- Assisting with CNC Machining
Where you'll work
Hitec Sheet Metal, Regal Lane, Soham
Ely
CB7 5BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST SUFFOLK 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
- The learner will be studying the Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
- Day release to North Cambrigdeshire Training Centre (Chatteris)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Physical fitness
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Logical
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
Other requirements
- This role requires manual work
About this employer
Hitec Sheet Metal is a sub-contract sheet metal work manufacturer company based in Soham Cambridgeshire where we operate from a purpose-built factory operating the latest industry machinery. Our combined workshop capability includes Sheet Metal Fabrication, CNC Machining, Laser Profiling, Design & Programming through to Finishing & Assembly services. Hitec is an established company, who is experiencing high growth and looking to expand. You will be joining a friendly team who pride themselves on providing high quality parts and good customer service.
After this apprenticeship
- Opportunity for a full-time role on completion of the apprenticeship
- The opportunity to receive further specialised on the job training in a specific area
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014492.
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Closes in 22 days (Monday 9 March 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.