Welding and Fabrication Apprentice

  • Company: 4 Fabrications and Welding Ltd
  • Location: Swadlincote, DE11 9DH
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,680.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
  • Ref: VAC-01234
  • Application Deadline Date: 21/09/2025
  • Start Date: 28/01/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:30 inclusive of breaks

Brief Description

Do you prefer to be in a job that’s hands on? Are you ready to kickstart your career in a welding and fabrication role? Join 4Fabrications & Welding as a Apprentice Welder, gain valuable hands-on experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification, and all while getting paid!

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or a relevant grade 2 Functional Skills qualification desired. Apprentices lacking GCSE qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment.

Personal Qualities

• A ‘Can Do’ attitude
• Willingness to listen and learn
• Able to work together with a team

Skills Required

As an apprentice at 4Fabrications & Welding LTD, your day-to-day responsibilities will include.:
• Learn to read drawings and written instructions
• Setup your work area, and getting yourself ready for the day
• Learn from our team the processes and methods of MIG welding

Training to be Provided

Level 2 General Welder apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release.  The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Future Prospects

Distinguished apprentices who complete the apprenticeship may be offered a permanent position within the company, and possibly additional apprenticeship training.

Vacancy Detail

As an apprentice at 4Fabrications & Welding LTD, your day-to-day responsibilities will include.:
• Learn to read drawings and written instructions
• Setup your work area, and getting yourself ready for the day
• Learn from our team the processes and methods of MIG welding

Other Information

Due to the nature of the products we manufacture, the lifting of heavy components is routine. This is a role suited to an active person, who will work with others safely and is happy to get their hands dirty.

Ready to start your adventure?