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Apprentice Fabricator with Gemini Rail Services Ltd

Gemini Rail Services UK LTD · Milton Keynes · posted 22 July 2026

Wage
£15,392 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
4 Years 2 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Starts
6 September 2026
Closing date
3 August 2026
Positions
3

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This role is ideal for anyone looking to start a career in welding, fabrication and rail engineering.

What You'll Do as a Welder/Fabrication Engineering Apprentice, you'll become part of our production team and gain valuable practical experience while studying towards your Level 3 Metal Fabricator qualification. 

You will learn how to:  

  • Carry out welding activities to industry and coding standards  
  • Use fabrication machinery and specialist engineering equipment  
  • Manufacture bespoke panels and fabricated components 
  • Repair and modify railway vehicles 
  • Read and work from engineering drawings  
  • Maintain high standards of quality, safety and workmanship  
  • Work as part of an experienced engineering team  
  • Complete college-based learning and assessments 

Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll be supported by skilled engineers and mentors who will help you develop your technical knowledge and practical skills.  

  • What We Are Looking For We're looking for motivated individuals who enjoy practical work and want to build a career in engineering.

You should:  

  • Have a genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing or construction 
  • Enjoy working with your hands and solving problems 
  • Be willing to learn and take on feedback  
  • Be able to follow instructions and work safely  
  • Have good communication skills  
  • Be reliable, motivated and enthusiastic  
  • Work well individually and as part of a team Gemini Rail Services operates a strict Drug and Alcohol Policy, and successful candidates will be required to complete a safety-critical medical and screening process

This vacancy may close early. 

Your training

You will work towards a: Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard Training will be delivered through a combination of: Hands-on workplace learning Day release at Milton Keynes College Support from experienced mentors and assessors Industry-specific rail engineering training You'll build a portfolio throughout your apprenticeship, showcasing the skills, knowledge and experience you gain.

Where it leads

At Gemini Rail Services, our philosophy is "Apprenticeship to Fellowship." Successful apprentices can progress into skilled engineering roles, advanced technical positions and higher-level development programmes. This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career within Gemini Rail Services and the wider rail engineering industry.

About Gemini Rail Services UK LTD

Gemini Rail Services is one of the UK's leading rail engineering companies, repairing, refurbishing and modernising trains used across the network. Based at the historic Wolverton Works, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on real railway vehicles, gaining industry-recognised skills and qualifications. We're passionate about developing future talent and have a strong track record of helping apprentices build successful long-term engineering careers.

Things to consider

Perks and Benefits: As a Gemini Rail Services apprentice, you'll enjoy 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and Cycle to Work Scheme. You'll also benefit from wellbeing initiatives throughout the year, industry-leading training and development opportunities, including welding coding qualifications, plasma cutting training and rail-specific engineering training. Plus, you'll gain hands-on experience using specialist engineering equipment and systems while building valuable skills for a successful career in the rail industry.

Skills they're looking for

CommunicationAttention to detailTeam workingProblem-solving skillsInitiativeEnthusiasm

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-5) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade 9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Wolverton Works, Stratford Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5NT

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