Apprentice Fabricator / Sheet metal worker
Dale Fabrications, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
Apprentice Fabricator / Sheet metal worker
£15,392 a year
Dale Fabrications, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 16 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 7 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
Full Job Description
Introduction
Apprentice Fabricator/Sheet metal worker - to be trained in the art of building things from metal, using forming, welding & dressing techniques.
About the Employer
Dale are a Bespoke metalwork Company based at Durham in the North of England. We have over 30 years’ experience in the metalwork trade, and over that time have worked for a lot of famous architects and leading blue chip manufacturers. Our ability to understand and meet the specific design requirements of our customers has enabled Dale to build partnerships with prestigious manufacturers and To quote one of them, “Dale are problem solvers who effect complete solutions and they are critical to our operation” We employ Time served tradesman, have an apprentice support scheme, and a comprehensive range of in-house machinery that enables us to manufacture and install a diverse range of products, this coupled with our in-house design service, enables Dale to offer its customers the complete package.What You'll Do
We are looking for a candidate who has recently completed or is coming to the end of their course in Fabrication & Welding Level 2, who would join us and partake in a 42-month apprenticeship.
The role is challenging but rewarding and because our work is so diverse you would be able to hold your own at any other work-related company.
Your skills will be multiplied as you have to be able to work with so many different materials and within so many different industry sectors.
The role will include:
- Reading engineering drawings
- Fabricating sheet metal
- Learning to use forming, welding and dressing techniques
Training Outcome
Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - English - 4 / C and above
- Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 / C and above
Course Information
Course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm
Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Training Provider: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE