Sheet Metal Apprentice
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Company: R. BRIGGS SHEETMETAL FABRICATIONS LIMITED
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Location: ACCRINGTON, BB5 5HU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000035869
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 10/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12 noon.
Brief Description
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Metal Fabricator (Fabrication & Welding) based in Accrington.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc.
Future Prospects
- Engineers are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live
- As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected
- Many get top jobs and even run their own companies
- If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer
Vacancy Detail
Fabricators use a large range of metals including steel, aluminium and titanium at a range of thicknesses from 0.5mm up to over 20mm.
The successful candidate will train and become competent at welding, components and castings, learning to weld both MIG & TIG to a very high standard.
You will also be trained to learn:
- Basic engineering drawing
- Measuring and marking out
- Knowledge of engineering materials
- Handling of engineering information
Additional skills covered may include:
- Fitting using hand skills
- Producing sheet metal components and assemblies using a range of welding techniques and principles
Your job role will consist of different tasks such as:
- Welding components
- Welding Castings
- MIG and TIG
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sheet metal bending and shaping - operate the CNC Press Brake to produce complex shapes in sheet metal by bending and pressing
- Fabrication and welding
- Working from engineering drawings
- Verification conformance of finished work piece to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary
- Environment Health and Safety training
Other Information
- Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist
- Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role