Apprentice Metal Fabricator
GLOBAL PLATFORMS NORTHERN LTD
RISLEY (WA3 6AX)
Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 August 2026
Contents
Summary
As an Apprentice Metal Fabricator, you will learn fabrication, welding and assembly techniques while helping to manufacture bespoke working-at-height platforms. You will gain experience working from engineering drawings, producing aluminium components, and following quality and safety standards in a professional workshop.
- Wage
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£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Pay may be subject to increase upon successful completion of a probation period.
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:40pm
Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm.
One 30-minute lunch break. Two 15 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 October 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
- Learning to fabricate and assemble aluminium access platforms under the guidance of experienced metal fabricators and welders
- Developing TIG welding and metal fabrication skills while working towards industry-recognised qualifications
- Learning how to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions
- Assisting with measuring, cutting, shaping and assembling metal components using a range of hand and power tools
- Building knowledge of quality standards by checking work and identifying any issues with support from colleagues
- Working safely and following workshop procedures, health and safety requirements, and good housekeeping practices
- Supporting the wider production team to complete projects on schedule while gaining practical, hands-on experience
- Taking an active role in apprenticeship training, continuously developing technical skills and engineering knowledge
Where you'll work
UNIT 10
TRIDENT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WARRINGTON ROAD
RISLEY
WA3 6AX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RIVERSIDE 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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
More training information
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will report directly to the Fabrication Manager and receive ongoing support and mentoring while completing your qualification.
Comprehensive training and mentoring from experienced fabrication professionals provided.
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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Passion
- Drive
About this employer
Global Platforms are experts in MEWP hire, bespoke access platforms, and scaffolding across the UK. Our fleet covers cherry pickers, scissor lifts, tracked spider MEWPs and mobile access towers—giving you safe, efficient working at height solutions for every site.
We plan early, survey carefully, and tailor every detail to your plant, roofs, and façades. As a result, teams reach critical areas faster and work with confidence. Moreover, installs happen cleanly with minimal downtime and clear documentation from day one. We serve bespoke access platforms in Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Merseyside, Wirral, Warrington, Salford, Stockport, Preston, Chester, Wrexham, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, St Helens, Knowsley, Southport, Northwich, Macclesfield, and Tameside.
https://www.globalplatforms.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
20 days plus bank holidays annual leave allowance.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Routes of progression into full-time positions within the company may be available based on excelling in the role during the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Lucia Martin
lucia.martin@riversidecollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047718.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:59pm)