Apprentice MIG Welder / Fabricator
WIG ENGINEERING LIMITED
BICESTER (OX26 1TH)
Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 February 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to train within a highly skilled and reputable steel fabrication environment, gaining hands‑on experience with structural steelwork, welding, fabrication processes, and on‑site project support.
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
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- year 1 salary - £19,500
- Year 2 salary- £23,000
- Year 3 Salary- £28,000
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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• Monday–Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm
• Friday: 7:30am – 1:00pm
• Optional overtime available
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 10 March 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
- Assist with the fabrication of structural steel components including beams, columns, frames, staircases, balconies, and other architectural steelwork.
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, including those produced using Tekla design software. [linkedin.com]
- Support welding and cutting operations under supervision, adhering to quality and safety guidelines.
- Participate in workshop activities including measuring, marking out, cutting, shaping, and assembling steel.
- Assist with on‑site installation tasks where required.
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures in line with company standards.
- Complete all apprenticeship training requirements, coursework, and assessments.
Where you'll work
BARNFIELD
CHESTERTON
BICESTER
OX26 1TH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3+)
- Mathamatics (grade 3+)
- Science (grade 3+)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- practical skills
- Interest in Engineering
- Positive attitude
- Punctual
About this employer
Located near Bicester in rural Oxfordshire, WIG Engineering specialises in structural steel fabrication and installation. We craft a comprehensive range of structural steel products tailored to individual specifications and designs. Our bespoke service emphasises flexibility and transparency, catering to principal contractors, end users, and prestigious projects. With expertise spanning surveying, design, project planning, fabrication, installation, and quality assurance, we ensure seamless project management while prioritising environmental impact.
Established in 1975, we continuously evolve our steel fabricators practices, embracing technological advancements, quality standards, and health and safety protocols. Committed to the UK Government's Net Zero Carbon Target, we hold BCSA's silver award in their Sustainability Charter, actively pursuing carbon footprint reduction in the steel industry
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Company benefits
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- All PPE and equipment provided
- Progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
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
Continue gaining skills, qualifications and experience as a fabricator welder. Career progression into other parts of the business can be explored.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014738.
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Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 11:59pm)