Metal Fabricator Plater Apprenticeship
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Company: PHILADELPHIA STRUCTURES LTD
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Location: PETERLEE, SR8 2HU
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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-2000029922
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Application Deadline Date: 19/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm. Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm.
Brief Description
Philadelphia Structures have a vacancy for an apprentice plater to be trained in all aspects of structural steel fabrication, and the factory processes involved in manufacturing structural items. The applicants will undergo an apprenticeship, including a period of academic training undertaken in college, and practical training on-site.
Training to be Provided
This apprenticeship will require you to be in the workplace 4 days a week and in college 1 day a week. You will also have a college tutor visit you in the workplace once a month. You will complete a BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering within this apprenticeship.
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity of permanent employment.
Vacancy Detail
Philadelphia Structures have a vacancy for an apprentice plater to be trained in all aspects of structural steel fabrication, and the factory processes involved in manufacturing structural items.
The applicant will undergo a four-year apprenticeship, including a period of academic training undertaken in college, and practical training on site at our works.
During this time, the candidate will be expected to develop the ability and skills required to work from CAD drawings and produce finished articles to the required specification and tolerances, and to understand the processes involved.
The candidate will also be trained in Health and Safety within the factory environment and will undergo additional training on such items as crane operation and manual handling.
The candidate will be required to attain a certain level of welding ability to allow the candidate to pass a welding test.
By the end of the apprenticeship, the candidate must have the ability and aptitude to work unsupervised on all types of structural items and join the current workforce as a valuable asset to the company.