Workshop Fabrication Apprentice
CANAL & RIVER TRUST
Wakefield (WF3 4LZ)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
You’ll work in our workshop, carrying out maintenance and repair tasks under the guidance of our expert workshop team. You’ll build traditional skills in fabrication and welding and help manufacture new components that support and enhance the Trust’s canal and river network.
- Wage
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£22,095 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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The working hours of the workshop are Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00 & Friday, 07:30 - 12:30
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Carry out a wide range of maintenance and repair activities using fabrication and welding skills
- Interpret technical drawings and templates to mark out and produce new parts using different metals
- Operate tools and equipment safely and skilfully to join metal parts using a range of techniques
- Check materials meet required grades, dimensions, and quality standards
- Carry out quality inspections on components and completed assemblies
- Deliver work efficiently, productively, and to agreed standards and programmes
- Promote inclusion and diversity across the Trust and challenge behaviours or decisions that conflict with our values
- Demonstrate the Trust’s values and behaviours at all times
Where you'll work
Stanley Ferry
Stanley
Wakefield
WF3 4LZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP
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
- As a Trust apprentice, you will complete your apprenticeship training both on and off-the-job, including weekly attendance at our chosen training provider
- Whilst on-the-job, you will work with supportive colleagues to get the best out of your apprenticeship experience. We regularly arrange placements for you to build your portfolio, as well as opportunities to work on projects
- This involves working across our network, so you may be working away from home
- No two days are the same
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
About this employer
We’re the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to walk, jog, bike, boat and rest. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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
- We are fully committed to support all of our apprentices during their time with us
- We truly value their contribution to the Trust and plan our recruitment to match progression opportunities
- Once the apprenticeship programme is completed and your work on site is to a satisfactory level, we aim to offer ongoing employment opportunities with us
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016750.
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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)
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