Apprentice Fabricator/Welder

  • Company: SMART MANUFACTURING LTD
  • Location: DEVON, EX39 3HN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,311.40 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000017507
  • Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
  • Start Date: 01/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm

Brief Description

An Apprentice welder/fabricator learns to cut, weld, and assemble metal components under supervision. They support skilled tradespeople, read basic drawings, maintain tools, and develop safe, accurate fabrication skills for future qualification.

Training to be Provided

Qualifications included:



  • Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard

  • Company Training Plan & Assessment

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)

  • Development Competence Qualification (workplace)

  • End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

Future Prospects


  • Team leader

  • Shop floor supervisor

  • Quality inspection supervisor

Vacancy Detail

An Apprentice welder/fabricator will assist in cutting, welding, and assembling metal parts, follow drawings, prepare materials, and operate workshop tools.


Daily tasks include:



  • Measuring

  • Grinding

  • Cleaning work areas

  • Maintaining equipment, and supporting senior fabricators while learning safe working practices and improving welding accuracy and technique

Other Information


  • Potential need for site work across the UK. Equivalent qualifications are accepted.

  • Predicted grades may be used at the application stage, but any job offer will be conditional on achieving the required results before September 2026.

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