Engineering Operative / Sheet Metal Fabricator Apprentice
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Company: XCEL AEROSPACE LIMITED
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Location: Essex, RM3 8UH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,224.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000039050
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Application Deadline Date: 10/07/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 1.00pm (30 minute lunch break) Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm.
Brief Description
Xcel Aerospace are looking for an Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator to learn about fine limit sheet metal processes and procedures. You will be involved with manufacturing aerospace components made from aluminium, stainless steel, and mild steel. This is an excellent opportunity to join our engineering firm, whose expertise is in high demand.
Training to be Provided
- Level 2 Engineering Operative
- Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
- Day release to attend New City College, Rainham campus (RM13 8GP)
Future Prospects
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, various opportunities could be available, depending upon the needs of the company at that time
Vacancy Detail
General purpose:
The Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator will spend time within the sheet metal fabrication cell and will learn about processes and procedures.
The apprentice will operate within the mandatory customer and internal specifications and inspect products accordingly. The Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator will learn how to effectively and safely use fly presses, brake presses, waterjet and welding.
Key deliverables:
- Manufacture aerospace components according to procedures and instructions provided
- Setting and operating machinery used in the manufacture of sheet metal components
- Learning and efficiently operating hand tools, deburring tools, drills, fly presses
- Learning and efficiently operating TIG welders, spot welders
- Learning and efficiently operating waterjet
- Verify the conformity of parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies in line with engineering drawings, the quality management system and any special customer requirements
- Identify and report non-conformance as per the company procedure
- Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance and Health Safety Environment policies and procedures