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Electropak - Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
About Electropak
Electropak is a precision engineering, fabrication, and busbar manufacturing specialist established in 1986. With ISO 9001 and AS9100 Rev D accreditation, we deliver complete in-house engineering solutions through a skilled team of project managers, CAD professionals, machinists, fabricators, welders, painters, and quality inspectors.
Wage
- £16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training Course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Thursday 6.45am - 5.00pm
- 39 hours a week
Start Date
- Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
- 4 years
Positions Available
- 1
What You'll Do
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Work activities:
- Set up and run waterjet cutting machines, press brakes, automatic folders, welding and finishing processes
- Learn basic engineering drawing, measuring and marking out
- Gain knowledge of engineering materials and handling of engineering information
- Additional skills may include fitting using hand skills, producing sheet metal components and assemblies, and a range of welding techniques and principles
Where You'll Work
BUSHELL STREET MILL
BUSHELL STREET
PRESTON
LANCS
PR1 2SP
Training Provider
- TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
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, drawings, 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, drawings, 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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Training Schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in: Any (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- GCSE in: English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- GCSE in: Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in: Science (grade Grade 4/C or above)
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Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other Requirements
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.
About Us
Electropak is a Precision Engineers, Fabrication Specialist, and Busbar Manufacturer with an outstanding range of capabilities. We aim to provide a real solution to your engineering needs. Established in 1986 and with ISO 9001 and AS 9100 Rev D aerospace approvals, our business is focused on manufacturing complete projects with all manufacturing completed in-house and under our control.
Electropak Website (opens in new tab)
Additional Information
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Engineers are inventors, designers, and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems, and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Grace Gardner
grace.gardner@t2000.co.uk
01254 54659
Reference Code
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042230.
Closing Date
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026
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