Apprentice Metal Fabricator

Introduction

As an Apprentice Metal Fabricator, you will learn fabrication, welding and assembly techniques while helping to manufacture bespoke working-at-height platforms. You will gain experience working from engineering drawings, producing aluminium components, and following quality and safety standards in a professional workshop.

About the Employer

Global Platforms are experts in MEWP hire, bespoke access platforms, and scaffolding across the UK. Our fleet covers cherry pickers, scissor lifts, tracked spider MEWPs and mobile access towers—giving you safe, efficient working at height solutions for every site.

We plan early, survey carefully, and tailor every detail to your plant, roofs, and façades. As a result, teams reach critical areas faster and work with confidence. Moreover, installs happen cleanly with minimal downtime and clear documentation from day one. We serve bespoke access platforms in Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Merseyside, Wirral, Warrington, Salford, Stockport, Preston, Chester, Wrexham, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, St Helens, Knowsley, Southport, Northwich, Macclesfield, and Tameside.

What You'll Do

• Learning to fabricate and assemble aluminium access platforms under the guidance of experienced metal fabricators and welders
• Developing TIG welding and metal fabrication skills while working towards industry-recognised qualifications
• Learning how to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions
• Assisting with measuring, cutting, shaping and assembling metal components using a range of hand and power tools
• Building knowledge of quality standards by checking work and identifying any issues with support from colleagues
• Working safely and following workshop procedures, health and safety requirements, and good housekeeping practices
• Supporting the wider production team to complete projects on schedule while gaining practical, hands-on experience
• Taking an active role in apprenticeship training, continuously developing technical skills and engineering knowledge

Training Outcome

Routes of progression into full-time positions within the company may be available based on excelling in the role during the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Passion
• Drive

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 4 GCSE's including Maths and English - Grades 9-4 (A-C)

Course Information

Course: Metal fabricator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:40pm Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm. One 30-minute lunch break. Two 15 minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Training Provider: RIVERSIDE COLLEGE