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Apprentice Architectural Metal Welder/Fabricator

Metfabs · Thorp Arch · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
1

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Key responsibiities:

  • Assist in the manufacture of bespoke architectural metalwork including staircases, balustrades, balconies, handrails, and structural steelwork
  • Learn MIG and TIG welding techniques under supervision
    Read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication details
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery safely and effectively
  • Measure, cut, prepare, and assemble metal components
  • Assist with grinding, finishing, and polishing metalwork to a high standard
  • Support experienced fabricators with workshop and site-based projects
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
  • Follow all health and safety procedures and wear appropriate PPE
  • Attend college training as part of the apprenticeship programme

What We're Looking For

  • Genuine interest in engineering, fabrication, or welding
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good practical and problem-solving skills
  • Reliable with excellent timekeeping
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Commitment to completing an apprenticeship qualification
  • Desirable experience of using hand tools or working on practical projects and/or CAD or technical drawing knowledge

Your training

You will attend York College on a day release basis during college term time and the remainder of your training will take place in the workplace.

You will learn:

  • Architectural metal fabrication techniques
  • MIG and TIG welding processes
  • Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings
  • Material handling and workshop operations
  • Quality control and finishing techniques
  • Health and safety best practices
  • Installation methods for architectural metalwork
  • Industry-standard fabrication and welding skills

Where it leads

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to an ongoing position as a Fabricator/Welder with opportunities for further training, coded welding qualifications, site installation work, and career progression within Metfabs.

About Metfabs

Established in 1995, Metfabs is a leading specialist in architectural metalwork, delivering high-quality bespoke staircases, balustrades, balconies, structural steelwork, and feature metalwork projects throughout the UK. We manufacture and install a wide range of architectural metalwork solutions from our dedicated facility in Wetherby.

Things to consider

  • Please ensure you are able to travel to our premises; public transport may not be available to our location

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeGood time-keeping

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 3 other subjects (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • UNIT 212, THORP ARCH TRADING ESTATE, THORP ARCH, LS23 7FL

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