Apprentice Fabricator Welder
SECURITY SOLUTIONS ( NORTHERN ) LTD
LANCASHIRE (BL1 8TU)
Closes on Monday 31 August 2026
Posted on 5 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable individual who is looking to learn and develop their skills and career opportunities within Fabrication and Welding.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 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
Responsibilities / Activities:
- You will work alongside experienced welders / fitters to gain an understanding of the various skills involved in welding / fabricating
- You will perform activities independently, but with close supervision
- Be able to understand and adhere to all health and safety rules regarding all aspects of the workshop
- Carry out such duties as may be required from time to time at the request of line management and which are deemed to be within your capability
Duties:
- Reading and understanding of engineering drawings
- Cutting of materials to precise measurements
- Drilling of materials where specified on the drawings
- Use of all M.I.G welding techniques
- Use of all fabricating techniques
Where you'll work
7 RIVERSIDE
WATERS MEETING ROAD
BOLTON
LANCASHIRE
BL1 8TU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ALLIANCE LEARNING
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
Training will be delivered one day a week at:
- Alliance Learning
- Horwich Business Park
- Chorley New Road
- Horwich, Bolton
- BL6 5UE
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 (A-C))
- Maths (grade 9-4 (A-C))
Functional Skills Level 2 in:
- English (grade Pass)
- Maths (grade Pass)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Adaptability
- Time management
Other requirements
This is a very hands on and manual position so the ideal candidate needs to be able to get stuck in and willing to do what is needed to have the job done within health and safety regulations.
About this employer
Security Solutions is one of the UK's leading manufacturers and installers of perimeter security equipment. We offer a complete range of services including the manufacture, installation, maintenance, and service of new and existing equipment.
After this apprenticeship
Full time role for the ideal candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ALLIANCE LEARNING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035537.
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Closes on Monday 31 August 2026
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