Apprentice Fabricator

Working within Acres’ culture of continuous improvement and professionalism, you will contribute to a clean, safe and organised working environment while building technical capability, discipline and a strong work ethic. Your day-to-day duties will include:

Work under supervision within the Fabrication department, supporting fabrication and welding activities to assist in the delivery of projects to the required quality, time and safety standards. Develop understanding of fabrication processes, welding techniques, materials, drawings and quality expectations, working collaboratively with Design, Assembly, Paint and Production teams to support overall manufacturing flow. Assist with fabrication activities including, preparing materials, marking out, cutting and basic forming, assembling components prior to welding in line with drawings and instructions. Support welding activities, including, assisting with set-up of welding equipment, holding, positioning and tacking components, observing and learning MIG and TIG welding techniques.

Training:

You will spend 4 days each week in the workplace and 1 day each week training at Derby College's Roundhouse Campus.

Training Outcome:

Following completion of this apprenticeship, you could work as a qualified welder or progress to gain further engineering maintenance or people management skills.

Employer Description:

Acres Engineering Ltd is a specialist turnkey manufacturing SME based in Melbourne, Derbyshire. The company delivers high-value fabricated and engineered solutions to world-leading organisations across sectors including aerospace, automotive, defence and energy.

Operating within a modern, well-equipped engineering facility, Acres provides end-to-end capability from design and manufacture through to assembly and installation. The business focuses on complex, medium to high volume projects where engineering expertise adds significant value.

Acres Engineering employs a skilled and growing team and is known for its hands-on, collaborative working environment, where individuals are encouraged to develop practical skills and contribute to continuous improvement.

The company is recognised for both its engineering excellence and its commitment to people. Acres is a Gold Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant, actively supporting veterans and reservists, and has also been recognised at a national level through the King’s Award for Enterprise (Promoting Opportunity) for its work in creating pathways into engineering for individuals from diverse and non-traditional backgrounds.

Through its People First approach, Acres Engineering continues to invest in apprenticeships, skills development and community engagement, demonstrating how a small business can deliver meaningful impact alongside technical excellence.

 

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - 7am to 3.30pm 2x 25 minute breaks

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Resilience,Hand-eye co-ordination,Positive attitude,Punctual,Reliable