Apprentice Fabricator / Sheet Metal Worker

The apprentice will:

Work with time served sheet metal workers and fabricators.
Learn how to read drawings, select steel and prepare materials
be trained in how to use specialist tools and equipment in the workshop Mark off, measure, cut and bend using various cutting and forming tools and equipment Work safely at all times complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, organisational and environmental requirements Prepare for the metal fabrication activities before commencing work Check materials conform to the specified grades, dimensions and thicknesses identified on detailed engineering drawings Use the correct methods for the moving and handling resources and materials Set up, check and adjust the equipment for use in the safe and reliable fabrication of metal products or components and maintaining the equipment in a reliable and safe condition throughout Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications to mark out, produce and assemble complex fabricated products to meet the required specification and quality requirements Cut, drill, shape and preparing metal materials during fabrication activities using manual and power tools as required calculating dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments/equipment

Training:

The candidate will work towards a Metal Fabricator Level 3  Apprenticeship Standard:

Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) End point assessment Delivery method to be confirmed

Training Outcome:
Full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship may be offered to the right candidate

Employer Description:

Kaefer in Jarrow is part of the global KAEFER Group, which has over 33,000 employees and operates in more than 30 countries, offering services that help keep complex industrial assets safe, efficient and long-lasting. Kaefer’s core business is delivering technical industrial services across sectors such as nuclear, energy, defence and heavy industry. Their work focuses on asset integrity and maintenance, helping clients protect and extend the life of critical infrastructure.

Services offered include access solutions (like scaffolding and rope access), insulation and thermal management, surface and protective coatings, electrical, control & instrumentation work, inspection & non-destructive testing, HVAC design and fabrication and asbestos management. They also provide specialist engineering, facilities support, passive fire protection, industrial cleaning and metal fabrication.

At the Jarrow site, Kaefer combines its UK head office with a fabrication facility producing precision-engineered components like steel ductwork used in projects such as nuclear power stations.

Overall, Kaefer Jarrow delivers tailored solutions that ensure safety, compliance and operational continuity for demanding industrial environments.

Working Hours :
07:30 to 16:15 Mon to Thurs (30 min unpaid lunch break) and 07:30 to 12:30 on Friday, no lunch break

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative