Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprentice (Fabrication & Welding)
Location: Needham Fabrications LTD, Unit 5, Lion Barn Industrial Estate, Needham Market, Suffolk, IP6 8NZ
Pay: £12.71 per hour (or above, depending on age and experience)
Start Your Engineering Career with Needham Fabrications
Have you ever wondered how large metal structures, machinery and engineered products are made?
At Needham Fabrications, you'll discover exactly that.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Engineering Operative Apprentice to join our skilled fabrication and welding team. This is an exciting opportunity to earn a wage while gaining a nationally recognised Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, developing practical skills that will set you up for a long-term career in engineering.
You'll work alongside experienced fabricators and welders who will teach you everything from reading engineering drawings to assembling and welding metal components safely and accurately.
No two days are the same, and every project is an opportunity to learn something new.
About Needham Fabrications
Needham Fabrications is a specialist engineering and metal fabrication company with a reputation for producing high-quality fabricated products for customers across a range of industries.
Quality, teamwork and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything we do. We take pride in developing the next generation of engineers and giving apprentices the skills, knowledge and confidence to build successful careers.
What You'll Be Learning
As part of your apprenticeship, you'll gradually develop the skills to:
- Read engineering drawings and understand how products are manufactured.
- Measure, mark out, cut and shape metal materials.
- Use a variety of engineering hand tools and power tools safely.
- Learn welding and fabrication techniques from experienced engineers.
- Assemble fabricated components to a high standard.
- Carry out quality checks to ensure products meet customer requirements.
- Work safely and follow engineering health and safety procedures.
- Keep your work area clean, organised and professional.
- Work as part of a friendly engineering team to complete customer projects.
Throughout your apprenticeship you'll receive full training, both in the workplace and with your training provider.
What We're Looking For
You don't need previous engineering experience. We're looking for someone with the right attitude who is keen to learn.
You'll ideally be:
- Curious about how things are made.
- Practical and enjoy hands-on work.
- Reliable and willing to learn from experienced engineers.
- A good team player with a positive attitude.
- Happy following instructions and working safely.
- Someone who takes pride in doing a job well.
Entry Requirements
We're much more interested in your enthusiasm than your experience.
You'll normally need:
- GCSEs (or predicted GCSEs), at least at grade 3 / D including Maths and English
- A genuine interest in engineering, manufacturing or fabrication.
- A commitment to completing your apprenticeship.
What You'll Get
Earn while you learn
You'll receive a competitive salary while gaining valuable workplace experience.
A nationally recognised qualification
You'll complete the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, giving you practical skills that employers across the engineering industry value.
Real engineering experience
You'll work on genuine customer projects, helping manufacture high-quality fabricated products.
Learn from experts
Our experienced engineers will support and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.
Career progression
Many apprentices go on to become skilled Fabricators, Welders or continue onto higher-level engineering apprenticeships and specialist roles.
Plus you'll also receive:
- Company pension
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and development
- The opportunity to build a long-term career in engineering
Why Choose Engineering?
Engineering is one of the UK's most exciting industries. Skilled fabricators and welders are always in demand, and the skills you learn could take you anywhere, from manufacturing and construction to transport, energy and aerospace.
If you enjoy making things, solving practical problems and want a career where you can see the results of your work every day, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Ready to Build Your Future?
If you're motivated, eager to learn and excited by a hands-on career, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your first step towards becoming a skilled engineer with Needham Fabrications.
Pay: From £25,420.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
