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Manufacturing / Press Operator Apprentice

Sotech LTD · Peterlee · posted 22 July 2026

Wage
£15,808 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 August 2026
Positions
3

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the cutting, bending, forming, welding, stud welding and assembling of rainscreen components
  • Operate basic machinery (under supervision), such as guillotines, press brakes, and CNC equipment
  • Interpret simple engineering drawings and specifications
  • Support senior fabricators and machinists in day-to-day production tasks
  • Carry out basic quality checks to ensure products meet required standards
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
  • Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies at all times
  • Participate in training programmes (college-based and on-the-job learning)
  • Record work progress and learning as part of the apprenticeship programme

Your training

Training:

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Where it leads

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to:

  • Fully skilled Sheet Metal Worker
  • CNC Operator / Fabricator
  • Team Leader opportunities with experience

About Sotech LTD

SOTECH IS A LEADING DESIGNER AND MANUFACTURER OF THE OPTIMA RANGE OF ENGINEERED METAL RAINSCREEN CLADDING AND ARCHITECTURAL FABRICATION. Sotech offers a range of rainscreen cladding solutions, from traditional to contemporary, to bring a project to life. Sotech is at the forefront of rainscreen cladding design, having developed a comprehensive suite of systems. Able to support natural materials such as copper, zinc, stainless steel and aluminium, as well as aluminium composite material, our systems provide architects and specifiers an almost limitless choice, enabling their individual design intent to be fully realised.

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingPatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE GCSE English (grade C/4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE GCSE Maths (grade C/4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • UNIT 2, WHITEHOUSE BUSINESS PARK, PETERLEE, COUNTY DURHAM, SR8 2RU

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