Fabrication & Welding Apprentice
Don Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd, Sandford Hill, City of Stoke-on-Trent
Fabrication & Welding Apprentice
£15,392 a year
Don Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd, Sandford Hill, City of Stoke-on-Trent
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 16 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 29-07-2026 (In 4 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Sandford Hill, City of Stoke-on-Trent
Full Job Description
Introduction
Don Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd have a fantastic opportunity for a Trailer Body Build Apprentice to join their company to assist in the assembly and fitting of bodies to trailers and rigid bodies.
About the Employer
Don-Bur designs innovative trailers and rigid bodywork that reduce fuel use, minimise downtime, and streamline operations – all with safety being paramount.
We're passionate about staying ahead. Our dedicated R&D team pushes boundaries, testing new ideas with customers. This commitment has resulted in industry-leading solutions like the award-winning Safe Ground Coupling and "EBS-Safe" systems. We're dedicated to improving safety, efficiency, and value for our customers.
What You'll Do
- Learning how to MIG weld steel up to 12mm thickness
- Learning how to weld other materials such as stainless steel, alloys, etc.
- Learn how to operate CNC lasers
- Learn how to operate robotic welding machines
- Become fully competent in the use of hand and air tools
- Understand how to read and work from detailed fabrication drawings
- Become capable of working to demanding deadlines
- Complete off-the-job training and portfolio work as part of the apprenticeship programme
Training Outcome
Once the probation period is over you will be placed on an NVQ training course to become a fully qualified Fitter. We are invested in continuous career development throughout your employment and a keen interest in engineering is crucial for this role. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will achieve a nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship qualification.
Qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship.
As well as gaining a broad range of professional knowledge and experience, you will gain academic and vocational qualifications such as the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will also achieve Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills), as well as a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge).
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- positive attitude
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 3+
- Essential - GCSE - Mathamatics - 3+
Course Information
Course: Engineering operative (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm (if under the age of 18). Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.00pm (if over the age of 18).
Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Number of Positions Available: 4
Training Provider: TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED