L3 Metal Fabricator/Welder Apprentice

  • Company: SWANN ENGINEERING GROUP LTD.
  • Location: Essex, CM7 2YN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000014991
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/06/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 4
  • 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

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