Apprentice Fabricator Welder

Severfield Plc; Bolton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural steelwork company in the UK is seeking a Metal Fabricator Apprentice to learn and execute various fabrication tasks including interpreting technical drawings and using tools for metal shaping. The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills, alongside a commitment to safety regulations. Successful apprentices can progress to senior roles, leveraging diverse career pathways within the organization. This is an excellent opportunity to start a rewarding career in the structural steel industry.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Team working ability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret technical drawings and produce fabricated products.
• Use appropriate tools for shaping metal materials safely.
• Ensure workspace cleanliness and manage own time effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4 or higher)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4 or higher)

GCSE in Science (grade 4 or higher)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret technical drawings.
• Mark out, produce and assemble fabricated products.
• Use appropriate tools, equipment and techniques to shape metal materials.
• Cutting, drilling, shaping and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools and thermal and laser cutting techniques.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
• Be responsible for own time management.
• Ensure college days are attended.
• Be responsible for undertaking instructions from qualified fabricators.
• Be responsible for own learning.
• Ask questions to better understand the role and industry.
• Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
• Check materials conform to specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings.
• Use correct methods for moving and handling resources and materials.
• Set up, check and adjust equipment for safe and reliable fabrication of metal products, maintaining the equipment in a reliable condition throughout.
• Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products meeting required specification and quality requirements.
• Operate appropriate tools and equipment to join metal parts using a range of mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques.
• Operate thermal joining equipment to join metal parts using a range of appropriate techniques to the standards required by the specifications.
• Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
• Obtain, check and use appropriate documentation such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
• Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work.
• Undertake the work activity using correct processes, procedures and equipment.
• Carry out required checks such as quality, compliance or testing using correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
• Deal promptly and effectively with problems within responsibility limits using approved diagnostic methods and techniques, reporting unresolved issues to appropriate personnel.
• Complete required documentation using defined recording systems at appropriate stages of the activity.
• Restore the work area on completion of the activity and return resources and consumables to appropriate location.
• Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• GCSE in English (grade 4 or higher).
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4 or higher).
• GCSE in Science (grade 4 or higher).
• Communication skills.
• IT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Number skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Logical thinking.
• Team working.
• Creative.
• Initiative.
• Non-judgemental.
• Patience.
• Physical fitness.

Company Overview

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK's highest profile structural steel projects, and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK's largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tons of fabricated steelwork. https://www.severfield.com/

Career Pathways

On successful completion of the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship, you will be a fully qualified Metal Fabricator with the skills and knowledge to build a rewarding career at Severfield. Many of our apprentices continue to develop their expertise on the shop floor, progressing into more senior production roles such as Team Leader or Chargehand. In addition to production, Severfield offers a wide range of career pathways depending on your interests and ambitions. Opportunities can exist across the business in various areas, for example the Drawing Office, Project Management, Pre-Construction, Commercial, Health & Safety, and Quality. With dedication and motivation, you can shape your career in structural steel solutions and grow with us as we deliver landmark projects across the UK and beyond.