Fabrication/Welding Apprentice
MAKE Metalwork (Ellis Mather Manufacturing)
About the Role
<p>Kick-start your career in Engineering!</p> <p>Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from expert metalworkers who genuinely invest in your future? MAKE Metalwork is looking for a motivated individual to join their friendly, highly skilled team as a Fabrication & Welding Apprentice.</p>
As an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Carry out fabrication and welding activities including use of a MIG/TIG, and other ancillary machinery and equipment
- Accurately interpret technical drawings
- Ensure correct marking up of component parts
- Working to quality standards required for the components
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements (TIG, MIG)
- Use a variety of manual equipment to shape, form and cut metal
- Undertake final inspections of finished components
- Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself
- When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded
You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.
If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. Apprenticeship opportunities at MAKE Metalwork are highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.
This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.
Further industry appropriate training.
A lifelong career in the engineering industry with MAKE Metalwork.
About the Training
The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
About the Employer
Based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, we’ve grown from a modest operation into an integral part of the metalwork industry, known for our expertise and unwavering commitment to craftsmanship.
Our skilled team, proficient in both TIG and MIG welding, is complemented by a comprehensive range of finishing processes that ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality and precision. Whether working on large-scale industrial projects or intricate custom designs, we bring the same level of dedication and skill to each task.
At MAKE Metalwork, we pride ourselves on harmonising traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology, allowing us to deliver bespoke solutions tailored to our clients’ unique needs. This blend of innovation and craftsmanship has earned us a reputation as the go-to partner for metalwork not only in Rotherham but across the country. Our commitment to speed, precision, and exceptional quality ensures that we continue to set the standard in metal fabrication, offering solutions that stand the test of time.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Good attitude to work
- Work under pressure
Training Provider
RNN GROUP
Course/Training
Metal fabricator (level 3)