Fabrication and Welding Apprentice
RHAMES LTD
Nottingham (NG15 0DX)
Closes in 31 days (Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 July 2026
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Summary
Are you passionate about a career in engineering? Are you willing to learn and determined to succeed? If the answer is "yes"; undertaking an apprenticeship with Rhames could be the first step in a great career for you. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a hardworking and career-minded candidate to join our successful team.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary £8.50 p/h
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4.00pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 16 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 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 currently recruiting for apprentice fabricator/welders to join the company.
The successful candidates will be organised, diligent and able to confidently work under pressure.
Exceptional communication skills are vital.
An interest in working with metal is essential; welding, cutting, and reshaping will be required as part of the part of the apprenticeship.
You will join our established apprenticeship programme, where you will study and learn while you are working as an apprentice fabricator/welder under the guidance of a designated experienced Company mentor who will help you gain product knowledge within the five Canal brands.
We are looking for someone with great hand-eye coordination, and an ability to follow engineering instructions accurately in a variety of material thicknesses.
As an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder, your daily duties will be based on learning the following:
- Welding
- Sheet metal work
- Cutting
- Folding
- Laser Cutting
- CAD Software
- Various CNC Machinery
- Fabrication
- Food grade standard polishing
- Assembly work – assembly fitting
Further learning will be required, which may include in-house coded welding or external training such as PASMA/IPAF/Overhead Crane Training etc.
Where you'll work
9 B Osier Drive
Sherwood Business Park Annesley
Nottingham
NG15 0DX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
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
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/metal-fabricator-v1-1
In company induction on starting and ongoing health & safety training relevant to the role and equipment used within the role.
- Level 3 Metal Fabrication apprenticeship standard
- Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) Level: 3
OR
Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Training will be delivered one day per week, term time, and is based at The Highfield site and facilities are in creation to enrich the student experience, developing them with the necessary skills using industry-recognised equipment to ensure the apprentice receives training closely matched to the employer’s and industry.
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
The candidate must be able to travel to the workplace and college according to working hours.
The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £8 per hour as of April 2026. This applies to 16-18year old apprentices and those aged over 18 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.
* Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role which exceeds these hours on the advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation.
* Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date, the vacancy may be withdrawn early.
About this employer
Working for Rhames means you will become a valued member of a proactive, forward thinking organisation who care for their team. The Company believes passionately in encouraging its staff to work towards achieving their career aspirations. Our strength is in our flexibility and we supply our customers with an engineering solution to their challenges. We provide contract manufacturing services incorporating in-house design and bespoke manufacturing. Rhames work with a full range of metal and alloy products ranging from small precision components to large complex industrial fabrications. We operate from a 20,000sq/ft industrial building which is well equipped with all the modern production equipment required. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our services,
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042054.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:59pm)