Metal Fabricator Apprentice
LOGIC MANUFACTURING LTD
NORTHUMBERLAND (NE46 4JL)
Closes in 5 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 June 2026
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Summary
Join Logic Manufacturing’s 4-year Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship and gain hands-on experience with a respected British engineering company. Learn MIG welding and fabrication skills, earn recognised qualifications, receive full training and support, and build a strong foundation for a rewarding engineering career.
- Wage
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£15,392 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 - 4.00pm.
Friday, 8.00am - 12:30pm.
Please note, these hours are during your first year with Seta. They may change once you move into the workplace.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 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
- Learn and develop MIG welding and fabrication skills
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Prepare and assemble metal components for welding
- Use hand tools, workshop machinery and fabrication equipment safely
- Assist in the manufacture and production of trailers and attachments
- Carry out quality checks on completed work
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment
- Work alongside experienced engineers and fabricators
Where you'll work
FOUNDRY IND EST
BRIDGE END
HEXHAM
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE46 4JL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 majority of your first year will be spent at Seta in Washington, Tyne and Wear.
Your second year will be spent 4 days in the workplace with Logic and 1 day with Seta on day release.
Your final 2 years will be spent full time with the employer, with regular reviews with a Seta apprenticeship manager and your employer.
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Practical skills
- Willingness to learn & develop
- Reliable
- Punctual attitude
- Teamwork
- Good work ethic
- Motivation
Other requirements
Please note: Although Logic Manufacturing are based in Hexham, you will spend the majority of your first year training at Seta in Washington (NE38 9BZ).
Before applying, please ensure you can reliably travel to both the Washington training centre and the Hexham workplace for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Consider your transport arrangements carefully and how you will commute to each location.
About this employer
Logic Manufacturing Limited has over 55 years of experience designing and manufacturing high-quality British-built trailers, implements and accessories for the ATV and UTV industry. Based in Hexham, Northumberland, Logic has built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, durability and performance, supplying products across the UK and export markets.
https://www.logictoday.co.uk/contact-logic-manufacturing (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
It is expected that the successful candidate will progress into a fully qualified Metal Fabricator role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Gabriella Smith
gabriella.smith@seta.co.uk
0191 416 2860
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036683.
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Closes in 5 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)