Apprentice Architectural Metal Welder / Fabricator

Introduction

This is an excellent opportunity to learn a highly skilled trade while working on prestigious architectural metalwork projects. You will receive hands-on training in fabrication, welding, engineering drawings, workshop processes, and site installation techniques, developing the skills required for a career in the metalwork industry.

About the Employer

Established in 1995, Metfabs is a leading specialist in architectural metalwork, delivering high-quality bespoke staircases, balustrades, balconies, structural steelwork, and feature metalwork projects throughout the UK. We manufacture and install a wide range of architectural metalwork solutions from our dedicated facility in Wetherby.

What You'll Do

Key responsibiities:

• Assist in the manufacture of bespoke architectural metalwork including staircases, balustrades, balconies, handrails, and structural steelwork
• Learn MIG and TIG welding techniques under supervision
  Read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication details
• Use hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery safely and effectively
• Measure, cut, prepare, and assemble metal components
• Assist with grinding, finishing, and polishing metalwork to a high standard
• Support experienced fabricators with workshop and site-based projects
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Follow all health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
• Attend college training as part of the apprenticeship programme

What We're Looking For

• Genuine interest in engineering, fabrication, or welding
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• Reliable with excellent timekeeping
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to completing an apprenticeship qualification
• Desirable experience of using hand tools or working on practical projects and/or CAD or technical drawing knowledge

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to an ongoing position as a Fabricator/Welder with opportunities for further training, coded welding qualifications, site installation work, and career progression within Metfabs.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Good time-keeping

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 3 other subjects - 4
• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Metal fabricator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, detailed working hours to be discussed.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 9 Months

Training Provider: YORK COLLEGE