Welding Apprentice in Sheffield

CW Fletcher & Sons Limited are looking for a Welding Apprentice to complete a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship. The candidate will become fully responsible for working/fabricating sensitive components.

Role & responsibilities

• The role involves working with high‑precision machinery, interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring all work meets strict quality standards.
• Sheet metal bending and shaping – operate the CNC Press Brake to produce complex shapes in sheet metal by bending and pressing.
• Fabrication and welding.
• Understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• Verification conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
• Use measuring and inspection tools as necessary.
• Work safely at all times; comply with health, safety and environmental regulations and organisational requirements.
• Check, obtain and use appropriate documentation (job instructions, quality documents, etc.).
• Carry out good housekeeping.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate with all departments.

Skills required

• Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a high‑performing team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow detailed instructions.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety.
• Relish a challenge and take a proactive approach.

Personal qualities the candidate must have

• A strong work ethic.
• Dedicated, passionate and a desire to succeed.
• Motivated, conscientious and considerate of others' needs.
• Honesty and integrity to uphold our company values: Communication, Respect, Empowerment, Action, Teamwork, Environment.
• A diligent person who works hard to achieve company goals.

Employer description

We have been providing manufacturing solutions to our customers for over 130 years and have quietly built up an enviable reputation for doing the right thing, on time, at the right price. Our offerings include fabrications, machined fabrications and complex machining. When you partner with CW Fletcher, peace of mind and optimised supply chains are part of the package.

Things to consider

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job. Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced apprenticeships entry requirements:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above.
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.