Sheet Metal Worker Apprentice
Universal Wolf
Blyth (NE24 5TG)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 July 2026
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Summary
We’re looking for Fabricators / Welders to join our growing business and be part of our team. We are Universal Wolf. We’re leaders in complex sheet metal and as such we work with a diverse mix of customers with an interesting range of products. Our colleagues’ are always working on new and exciting products.
- Wage
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£26,026 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
38 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 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
- You’ll often be working on new products and looking for improved ways to make them, as we onboard new projects. This keeps the talent in our team thriving!
- Our quality standards are very high with minimal margin for error which requires a high level of detail to ensure we produce an exceptional product for our clients.
- You’ll be a critical colleague and by working smartly, you’ll help minimise downtime and boost output through our a fast-paced operation.
- Deal with problems that occur within the fabrication activity in line with responsibilities of the role.
- Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements.
- Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings.
Where you'll work
Spencer Road
Blyth
NE24 5TG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF SUNDERLAND 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
Level 3 Metal Fabricator.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
We are leaders in complex metal fabrication and we’re growing our business on the back of our ability to partner with our customers and deliver the highest quality products. We work within a broad range of customer types and make a wide variety of products. Our colleagues tell us this is why they love working at Universal Wolf, no two days are the same, the work is interesting and different. We are a pack where passion, persistence and people matter. Where talent, trust and teams thrive. Because for us it’s more than work. It’s who we are. The key to the success of our team is that colleagues share common values. For us it's not just a job, its who we are. We live the company values of a “Better” “Smarter” “Pack”. We want people to join our team who really want to be part of our continued growth, in this case more Fabricators / Welders to join us.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There will be the possibility of full time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045741.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)