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Apprentice Fabricator / Sheet metal worker

Dale Fabrications · Houghton Le Spring · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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We are looking for a candidate who has recently completed or is coming to the end of their course in Fabrication & Welding Level 2, who would join us and partake in a 42-month apprenticeship.

The role is challenging but rewarding and because our work is so diverse you would be able to hold your own at any other work-related company.

Your skills will be multiplied as you have to be able to work with so many different materials and within so many different industry sectors.

The role will include:

  • Reading engineering drawings
  • Fabricating sheet metal
  • Learning to use forming, welding and dressing techniques

Your training

  • The successful candidate will complete Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard
  • 4-days per week in the workplace with a visit once a month from college trainer coach, and 1-day per week at East Durham College

Where it leads

Possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications.

About Dale Fabrications

Dale are a Bespoke metalwork Company based at Durham in the North of England. We have over 30 years’ experience in the metalwork trade, and over that time have worked for a lot of famous architects and leading blue chip manufacturers. Our ability to understand and meet the specific design requirements of our customers has enabled Dale to build partnerships with prestigious manufacturers and To quote one of them, “Dale are problem solvers who effect complete solutions and they are critical to our operation” We employ Time served tradesman, have an apprentice support scheme, and a comprehensive range of in-house machinery that enables us to manufacture and install a diverse range of products, this coupled with our in-house design service, enables Dale to offer its customers the complete package.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 / C and above) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 / C and above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • UNIT 15 CHERRY WAY, DUBMIRE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HOUGHTON LE SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR, DH4 5RJ

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