Apprentice Fabricator Welder 2027

Galliford Try Group; Paisley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Private medical insurance

2 volunteering days/year

Agile working programme

Save as You Earn scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

GT Plus discounts

Job summary

Galliford Try Group is offering a structured apprenticeship in fabrication and welding, with a September 2027 start date. The programme combines hands-on experience in our workshop with learning the theory behind steelwork fabrication and access metalwork products.

You will work within the fabrication team, developing skills to become a qualified Fabricator Welder, while learning to read drawings, measure, cut and assemble parts, and perform quality checks under supervision.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.
• Willingness to learn and develop in fabrication and welding roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the fabrication and assembly of steelwork and access metalwork products.
• Learn to interpret and work from engineering drawings and fabrication details.
• Assist with measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing materials.
• Support welding operations under supervision using approved welding processes.
• Operate hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery safely and effectively.
• Assist in the preparation and finishing of fabricated steelwork ready for dispatch.
• Carry out quality checks and inspections under guidance from experienced personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety procedures, SSOW and RAMS.
• Work alongside experienced Fabricators and Welders to develop technical skills and industry knowledge.

Job description

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering apprenticeship programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for apprentices by TheJobCrowd and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

When you join us as an apprentice, you will complete an apprenticeship course relevant to the role, to suit your current education level. At the end of the programme, you will gain a nationally recognised qualification in this field as well as learning the practical skills and hands‑on experience doing the job.

We offer apprenticeships from level 3 to a degree level apprenticeship fully funded by Galliford Try, tailored to your current education level and course entry requirements.

This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

What could your day look like?

Within the role, you will work as part of the fabrication team manufacturing access metalwork solutions predominantly (but not limited to) the water treatment industry. Based within our workshop, you will support the fabrication and welding of steelwork products while developing the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Fabricator Welder.

• Assist with the fabrication and assembly of steelwork and access metalwork products.
• Learn to interpret and work from engineering drawings and fabrication details.
• Assist with measuring, marking out, cutting and preparing materials.
• Support welding operations under supervision using approved welding processes.
• Operate hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery safely and effectively.
• Assist in the preparation and finishing of fabricated steelwork ready for dispatch.
• Carry out quality checks and inspections under guidance from experienced personnel.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety procedures, SSOW and RAMS.
• Work alongside experienced Fabricators and Welders to develop technical skills and industry knowledge.

As part of the apprenticeship programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

Who are we?

As a leading construction company, we aim to improve the UK’s built environment and deliver lasting change in the communities we work in. In Scotland, you’ll know us as Morrison Construction.

Our purpose is to improve lives by building facilities and infrastructure, support our team's growth, promote best practices in our supply chain, and care for the environment. At Galliford Try, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential, emphasizing health, safety and wellbeing through our ‘Be Well’ program, which offers gym discounts and support for various wellbeing topics.

Encouraged by our people‑oriented values, we invite motivated and enthusiastic people to join us in making a meaningful difference.

What do we offer?

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a range of attractive options to help support your career and development, on top of a competitive apprentice salary.

• A career path, not just a job – all our apprentices join us on a permanent contract
• 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Agile working programme
• A range of benefit schemes including: Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and GT Plus for discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.

What are we looking for?

We invite applications from those who are passionate about the industry, who are leaving education and want to further their studies, or those who haven’t yet found a route into construction.

You will be willing to learn and get involved in key projects, have the passion, adaptability and a flexible approach to work, along with good communication skills. We are here to support your learning and professional growth; we do not expect you to have any prior experience for this role.

To qualify for the apprenticeship study requirements, you must have eligibility to live and work in the UK without restriction.

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We believe recruitment should be human. Every application is reviewed personally by a member of our team, not screened out by artificial intelligence (AI). If we use AI tools at any stage of the process, we'll let you know what they're being used for and why. In return, we ask for you to be yourself, we're interested in your experiences, motivations and potential, so we encourage applications written in your own voice.

While we work hard to keep you updated with your application every step of the way, due to the high volume of applications and assessment centres taking place, please be mindful that there may be a delay at some stages in the process.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role?

At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other Early Careers positions available please contact our Early Careers team on [e-mail]

Job Info

• Job Identification 3376
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 10/23/2026, 10:21 AM
• Apply Before 11/15/2026, 06:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day