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Welding Fabricator Apprentice

Unipres (UK) Limited · Tyne And Wear · posted 21 September 2026

Wage
£17,471.04 a year
Hours
39 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Starts
15 October 2026
Closing date
5 October 2026
Positions
2

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As an apprentice you will actively participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement activities.
Identify opportunities to reduce:

  • Waste
  • Downtime
  • Manual handling
  • Scrap and rework
  • Changeover time
  • Unnecessary movement
  • Production bottlenecks

You will also:

  • Respond to improvement requests from production teams.
  • Develop practical fabrication solutions to improve manufacturing processes
  • Support 5S activities within the fabrication and maintenance areas
  • Keep work areas organised, clean and safe

Welding & Fabrication:

  • Carry out MIG/MAG, TIG and other appropriate welding processes as required
  • Fabricate components and structures from drawings, sketches and measurements
  • Cut, drill, grind, bend and prepare materials using appropriate equipment
  • Manufacture guards, brackets, frames, platforms, supports and other fabricated items
  • Carry out repair welding on production equipment, fixtures and stillages
  • Select appropriate materials, welding processes and consumables for each job

Production Support

  • Respond to urgent fabrication and repair requirements from Production.
  • Minimise production downtime by completing repairs efficiently and safely
  • Support the maintenance team with fabrication and welding requirements
  • Manufacture temporary or permanent solutions where appropriate and authorised
  • Assist with modifications to jigs, fixtures, tooling and production equipment
  • Work closely with Production Engineering to implement improvement projects

Where it leads

The apprentice on successful completion of their apprenticeship will be offered a full-time role within the Kaizen department.

About Unipres (UK) Limited

Unipres UK Ltd is a first tier supplier and manufactures steel car components for Nissan, Renault and Honda. Our plant is based in Sunderland and has been established for over 30 years. We are a global company powered by local people – focused on achieving product excellence, committed to developing our skilled workforce and dedicated to driving forward innovation across our industry. We currently have around 1000 people employed at Unipres (UK).

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceWork under own initiativeTime Management

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Cherry Blossom Way, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, SR5 3NT

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