L3 Metal Fabricator/Welder Apprentice

Day to day role responsibilities will include: 

Correctly weld pieces of metal together safely according to drawings Safely prepare materials for cutting, drilling and assembling Safely use fabrication skills to complete all phases of fabrication Understand and carry out Health & Safety responsibilities Conducting precise measurements and cutting materials to specified sizes Ensuring adherence to quality standards and project specifications Interpreting technical drawings for accurate fabrication Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement Operating and maintaining fabrication machinery and tools Assembling and welding components to construct final products using jigs Inspecting finished products for quality and making necessary adjustments Collaborating with design teams and engineers to optimise fabrication process

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Standard This apprenticeship will also include Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute - Colchester Campus one day per week during term time

Training Outcome:

Potential to be a fully qualified Fabricator/Welder within the company.



Employer Description:

Swann Engineering Group is an ethical and forward-thinking group where we want our vision and values to not only shape our people but also the environment around us. Our strength comes from our effective corporate governance, diversity of specialist skills and experience but most of all, our excellence in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle under one roof including design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and customer support.

Swann Engineering Group has a proven track record to tackle bespoke engineering projects of any size in any sector from telecommunications, outdoor media, structural and architectural, floodlighting & gantries and defence and radar solutions.



Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30. With a half hour lunch break 12:30 - 13:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Hard working,Enthusiastic,Reliable,Personal accountability,Willing to listen and learn,Good literacy and numeracy,Positive attitude,Benchmarking


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  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
  • Posted: 09-Mar-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk