Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker

Summary

To work within a busy fabrication workshop and assist with the manufacture and assembly of machinery and conveyor systems.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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National Apprenticeship minimum wage for the first year, to increase every year until skilled.

Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday 08:00- 16:30

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

2

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

As an apprentice at ISOMA Ltd

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Fabrication work– High tolerance in stainless steel
TIG Welding– Stainless steel
Working to drawings and timescales

Where you'll work

George Holmes Business Park
George Holmes Way
DE11 9DF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release
The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Analytical skills
Attention to detail
Initiative
Organisation skills
Physical fitness
Problem solving skills
Team working
Time-Management

Other requirements

Driving licence isn’t essential but would be an advantage. Applicants must be age 18+ due to health and safety.

About this company

Manufacturers of conveying and specialist handling equipment for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a permanent position after successful completion of your apprenticeship

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