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An exciting new opportunity to work and learn with a leading UK Bulk Tanker distribution company.
You will complete metal fabrication work such as chassis repairs and general accident damage repairs, in aluminium and stainless steel alongside general fabrication duties.
Wage
£19,032 a year
Based on an hourly rate of £9.15 per hour.
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (including 1 hour lunch break).
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 24 August 2026
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
What you'll do at work
- Gain hands-on experience with an established and highly experienced team.
- You will learn to be responsible for ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned and secured.
- Follow safety standards.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Measuring items carefully with attention to detail.
- Cutting and shaping metal and other materials.
You will also attend college to obtain the necessary qualifications applicable to the role. You will work alongside an existing team of fabricators to learn the required skills and knowledge to carry out the role successfully.
Where you'll work
Ditton Road
Widnes
WA8 0QE
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
- Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
- Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
- Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
- Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
- Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
- Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
- Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
- Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
- Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
- Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
- Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
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Metal Fabricator, Level 3
Weekly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes
More training information
The Apprentice will receive full induction training and have an onsite mentor who will ensure all training requirements for the fabrication role are met within the workshop environment.
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
4 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade Grades 9-4 (A-C))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Keen to learn
- Punctual and good time keeping
- Works safely
Other requirements
We reserve the right to close this opportunity after 1 week if we have received enough applications, and therefore recommend you make an application as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the planned closing date as we cannot guarantee the vacancy will remain open for the whole time planned.
If you are applying with qualifications other than those listed in the entry requirements (GCSE's), please make sure you have obtained official evidence of equivalency from UK ENIC before the application closing date. Please note, if you are shortlisted for the post we cannot progress your application any further without you providing evidence of this.
About this employer
Abbey logistics is a leading UK Bulk tanker distribution company, distributing food and none food grade powders and liquids nationally.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay opens in new tab.
Progress onto other areas and job roles within the workshop, mentoring and training new to role staff.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Joanna Smith
joanna.smith@riversidecollege.ac.uk
01512572800
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043357.
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