Level 3 Metal Fabricator (Press) Apprentice
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Company: RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED
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Location: Suffolk, IP3 9TT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,238.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000013202
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday from 6:30am - 2:48pm, with a 10-minute break at 10am and a 30-minute set lunch at 12pm.
Brief Description
The Metal Fabricator Apprentice will work alongside experienced colleagues, learning both the practical and academical fundamentals of fabrication. They will gain the knowledge and skills to shape steel components with the aid of thermal cutting equipment and a range of machinery used in bending, folding and cutting metal plate and pipe components.
Training to be Provided
- The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard
- This apprenticeship will also include Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time
Future Prospects
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship course could lead to a permanent role working within the Fabrication/Test & Development Departments.
Vacancy Detail
The company is continuing to develop their apprenticeship programme and are looking to recruit an apprentice within the Fabrication department to work closely and develop skills within the Press Shop.
The role will include the following:
- Marking out and measuring: Transfer complex dimensions to sheet steel using hand tools and measuring equipment
- Laser Cutting: Operate the CNC laser to produce complex shapes in sheet metal through laser cutting
- Sheet Metal Bending: Operate the CNC Press Brake to produce complex shapes in sheet metal by bending and pressing
- Tube Bending: Operate the CNC Tube Bending Machine to produce complex shapes in tube steel
- The apprentice will also receive EH&S training covering their role
Ransomes Factory Tour for prospective Apprentices, Thursday 19th March 2026 4:00pm – 5:30pm.
If you would like to come along for a tour of our plant, discuss apprenticeships and to see where you could be working, please contact Jo Barber to reserve your space. Email: jbarber@textron.com or Call 01473 276271. Parents welcome too! Only available by booking in advance.
Other Information
- You will be required to attend Colchester Institute 1 day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship
- There is no working away
- Full laundered work wear service and corporate tee shirts and sweatshirts provided free of charge
- All PPE provided including safety footwear