L3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
HATHAWAY ROOFING LIMITED
Bishop Auckland (DL14 9TL)
Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026)
Posted on 27 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Hathaway Roofing are the UK’s leader in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial roof and wall cladding systems. With over 50 years of experience in the construction sector, the company has grown into one of the country’s leading envelope contractors, serving our valued client base nationwide with a £70 million turnover.
- Wage
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£15,808 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, 07:00 - 17:00
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 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
We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace with emphasis on strong design capability and successful management of complex project logistics.
The successful candidate will need to be dedicated, reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic with a genuine passion to develop a long-term career within a fabrication role.
Role:
- Sheet metalwork and fabrication, including welding and the use of fabrication machinery. Working with varied materials including Aluminum and Mild Steel
- Work towards the relevant qualifications of the apprenticeship with continued learning within the business including day release.
- Be guided through the whole process by a team of knowledgeable and committed specialists, with the aim of giving the apprentice the best chance to succeed
- Adhere to Company standards regarding behaviour and conduct.
- Work as part of a team in a shopfloor manufacturing environment
- Learn a wide range of skills and processes within the fabrication and manufacturing side of the business
- Follow correct procedures for the separation and disposal of waste and return all tools, materials, and equipment to their correct location after use, whilst maintaining a safe and clean working area
- Ensure effective and relevant information is communicated to colleagues to eliminate misunderstandings and ensure good working relationships are maintained
- To be an enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, and proactive team member, committed to successfully achieving the goals and objectives of self, the team, and the company, via a team working approach
- Be willing and prepared to support and help fellow team members, be prepared to accept, and adopt new challenges and changes in plan
- Build effective working relationships with others
Where you'll work
Hathaway Roofing Ltd, Tindale Crescent
Bishop Auckland
DL14 9TL
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
- As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete a structured programme of learning delivered in partnership with New College Durham
- You will spend a minimum of 20% of your working hours undertaking off-the-job training, which may include classroom-based learning, practical workshops, online study and workplace-based development
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Mathematics (grade 4)
- English Language (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
Other requirements
Benefits Package * Salary in line with National Minimum Wage with a discretionary profit share reward scheme * 38 hour working week (Monday to Thursday 07.00 – 17.00) * 25 days paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays * Company pension * Private medical care
About this employer
Hathaway Roofing are the UK’s leader in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial roof and wall cladding systems. With over 50 years of experience in the construction sector, the company has grown into one of the country’s leading envelope contractors, serving our valued client base nationwide with a £70 million turnover. We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace with emphasis on strong design capability and successful management of complex project logistics.
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).
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to the opportunity for permanent employment within the organisation, subject to business requirements, satisfactory performance, and the availability of suitable vacancies
- Successful candidates could go on to play an important role in supporting our future product manufacturing and development
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Callum Stayman
Chris.peareth@hathaway-roofing.co.uk
0191 375 4000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044934.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.