Apprentice Engineering Site Fitter/Fabricator
BARNFIELD ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD
BALL HILL (RG20 0NG)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 August 2026
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Summary
Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Site Fitter/Welder Fabricator.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience while working on a variety of interesting projects across our sites.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Cost of living pay increases awarded during the apprenticeship
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 07.30 to 16.30
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
- Work closely with Project Engineers and Site Fitters to learn all aspects of the engineering and fabrication process
- Learn how to safely use a wide range of tools, equipment, machinery, and materials
- Assist with the loading, unloading, handling, and storage of materials and components
- Support the team in preparing materials, tools, and equipment required for projects and site installations
- Learn how to interpret job requirements and ensure the correct materials are available for each task
- Observe and assist with various welding techniques and fabrication processes following appropriate training
- Develop the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, and technical documents
- Gain an understanding of how projects progress from design through fabrication, installation, and completion
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in accordance with health and safety procedures
- Support colleagues with general workshop and site activities as required
Where you'll work
UNIT 9
LANE END FARM
HATT COMMON
BALL HILL
RG20 0NG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
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
- Metal Fabricator Level 3
- One day a week at Farnborough College of Technology
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Good team player
- Willing to learn
- Happy to work outside in all types of weather
- Not afraid of heavy and dirty groundwork
- Must be able to get to Farnborough College weekly
About this employer
Barnfield Engineering Services Ltd have been providing specialised industrial installation and maintenance services to the Utility and Construction Industries in the UK and abroad for UK-based companies since 1986 from our three branches across Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Wiltshire. The company adopts a flexible approach to every project, ensuring that customers receive a personalised service that aligns with their specific requirements. Renowned for its professionalism, reliability, and commitment to customer care, Barnfield Engineering continues to enhance its reputation within the industry.
https://www.barnfieldengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Life insurance
- Private medical cover - after completion of probation period
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This company promotes career progression.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BARNFIELD ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD
karen dodd
karen.dodd@barnfieldengineering.co.uk
01635255330
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049211.
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Closes in 13 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)