Apprentice workshop assistant

RPM PERFORMANCES LTD

Norwich (NR13 6PX)

Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

Great opportunity to join our team as a Workshop Fabricator, available as an apprenticeship or full-time role. Receive hands-on training while working in a small company producing high-end aftermarket performance car parts. Be part of an innovative team developing new products and growing the business.

Wage

£16,489.20 to £26,666.64, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Pay dependent on skill level and knowledge

Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.

42 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 17 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

  • Assisting with the manufacturing of aftermarket car parts
  • Cutting material and keeping stock levels up to date
  • Deburring parts
  • Wrapping packages to be sent worldwide
  • Assisting with custom exhaust projects
  • Powder coating
  • General workshop duties

Where you'll work

Belmore Place
6 Bunkell Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Rackheath
Norwich
NR13 6PX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

RPM Performance are Aftermarket car parts specialists. We manufacture Exhausts, intakes and custom interior parts. We undertake custom exhaust jobs and have the machinery in house to cut, bend and fabricate everything we produce.

http://www.rpmperformances.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Pension
  • Enjoyable environment
  • Scoop to learn and progress into a greater role
  • Ability to make products for your own vehicle

After this apprenticeship

  • After the apprenticeship or job role the natural progression would be completeing more advanced jobs and learning new skills
  • Theres the option to run a CNC Fibre Laser and progressing to learn TIG welding

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016381.

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Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 17 March 2026 at 11:59pm)