L3 Metal Fabricator/Welder Apprentice
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Company: SWANN ENGINEERING GROUP LTD.
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Location: Essex, CM7 2YN
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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-2000014991
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Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30. With a half hour lunch break 12:30 - 13:00.
Brief Description
The apprentice will learn and develop skills and knowledge to be able to carry out production welding of mild steel, Fabrication, Health & Safety and Quality responsibilities. They will interpret manufacturing drawings, maintaining production standards and producing consistently accurate work to specification in a timely manner.
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
Potential to be a fully qualified Fabricator/Welder within the company.
Vacancy Detail
Day to day role responsibilities will include:
- Correctly weld pieces of metal together safely according to drawings
- Safely prepare materials for cutting, drilling and assembling
- Safely use fabrication skills to complete all phases of fabrication
- Understand and carry out Health & Safety responsibilities
- Conducting precise measurements and cutting materials to specified sizes
- Ensuring adherence to quality standards and project specifications
- Interpreting technical drawings for accurate fabrication
- Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
- Operating and maintaining fabrication machinery and tools
- Assembling and welding components to construct final products using jigs
- Inspecting finished products for quality and making necessary adjustments
- Collaborating with design teams and engineers to optimise fabrication process