Metal Fabricator (Plater) Level 3 Apprenticeship

Adhering to all company health, safety and quality policies and procedures Developing an understanding of how to read and work from engineering drawings Marking out processes and procedures Working to precise tolerances Oxy fuel cutting Drilling Tack welding Assembly and installation Undertaking additional training such as operating overhead cranes & confined space entry in later stages

Training:

Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Successful applicants will enrol at Hartlepool College of Further Education to start fulltime in September 2026. Overall, the apprenticeship is a 42-month programme. At college you will study theory and practical elements in the college's purpose-built Training Facility to give you the basic skills to set you on a path to success Thereafter you will complete a 20-week programme within the Wilton Training Academy. There you will develop your fabrication skills further and learn techniques specific to our customer requirements on one of the current most advanced fabrication project Depending on progress you will transfer to Wilton Engineering's Training Academy while continuing day release at college. Normally this would be after 5-8 months We will give you support throughout this programme, once 20 weeks are complete in the academy you will be transferred to production where you will gradually be introduced to live projects to enable you to put your skills to the test

Additional Training:

We want to ensure you have all the tools to not only complete your apprenticeship but gain employment with us in your chosen trade. Within the environment you work health and safety is paramount You will be trained in many areas ranging from manual handling, the correct use of PPE, Working at Height, Working in Confined Space and more You will also be trained to operate specialist equipment such as Welding Equipment, Overhead Cranes, Mobile Elevated Platforms and specialist inspection equipment

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of apprenticeship, the learner will have the opportunity for employment and career progression as a Plater Current salary for a plater being £43,992 plus opportunity for overtime

During the apprenticeship and if successful thereafter there is continuous development within you trade to meet the specific needs of our customer. For some there will be opportunity to progress on other career paths within the business.

Employer Description:
Established in 1994, Wilton have achieved unparalleled success specialising in designing, manufacturing, coating and loading out large complicated structures for the Offshore Oil & Gas, Subsea, Marine and Offshore Wind Industries. We’re based adjacent to the River Tees having some of the largest construction halls in the UK which are supported with equally impressive loadout capabilities giving rise to the fact that Wilton is the go to company for “World Class” fabrications.

Working Hours :
Initially you will attend Hartlepool College, based on their learning hours. Once on site at the company you will be working: • Monday - Friday • 0700 hrs - 1500 hrs

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness