Apprentice Fabricator/Installer
ROOFLINE PROFILES LIMITED
Little Downham (CB6 2ER)
Closes in 29 days (Friday 10 July 2026)
Posted on 10 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Roofline Profiles Ltd is a specialist metal fabrication and architectural construction company based in Cambridgeshire. The team are looking to recruit for an Apprentice Fabricator / Installer.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 August 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
We are looking for a motivated and reliable Trainee Metal Fabricator / Installer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to start a career in metal fabrication and on-site installation work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist experienced fabricators and installers in workshop and site based work
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings
- Operate hand tools and power tools safely
- Assist with cutting, grinding, drilling, and preparing metal components
- Support welding and fabrication processes
- Help with installation of fabricated products on customer sites
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Follow all health and safety procedures
Where you'll work
Roofline Profiles Ltd, Highcroft Farm, Main Drove
Little Downham
CB6 2ER
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 Cambridgeshire Training Centre (NCTC)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Team working
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential.
About this employer
Roofline Profiles Ltd is a specialist metal fabrication and architectural construction company based in Cambridgeshire. With over 30 years of engineering expertise, the company designs, manufactures and supplies high-quality aluminium roofing and building envelope products, including fascia, soffits, coping systems, rainwater goods and bespoke architectural metalwork.
After this apprenticeship
There will be an opportunity for career progression within the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
Sam Ridgeon
sam.ridgeon@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
01284 412350
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036379.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Friday 10 July 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.