Apprentice Shell Fabricator

M‑Sport UK is a world‑leading motorsport engineering company, renowned for designing, building and running championship‑winning rally cars. We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and hands‑on Apprentice Shell Fabricator to join our Shell Shop Department. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to learn specialist motorsport fabrication skills while working on high‑performance competition cars in a professional, fast‑paced environment.

You’ll be trained by experienced fabricators and gain practical experience in producing, modifying, and repairing bodyshells and fabricated components to exacting high motorsport standards.

• Assist in the fabrication, assembly, and preparation of competition car bodyshells.
• Learn techniques such as cutting, forming, drilling, and fitting metal components.
• Support the installation of roll cages, brackets, panels, and reinforcement parts.
• Use hand tools, jigs, and workshop equipment safely and accurately.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and build instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Work closely with designers, senior fabricators, and technicians to meet build schedules and standards.

We’re looking for a self‑motivated team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. The ideal candidate will be:

• Good knowledge and understanding of engineering principles.
• Strong interest in fabrication, welding, engineering and motorsport.
• Excellent welding skills (MIG and TIG) with excellent attention to detail and highly organised.
• Basic practical skills and willingness to learn hands‑on workshop techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions, and work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Good communication skills, and a keen eye for problem solving.

GCSEs (or equivalent) grades 9 – 4 (or A* – C) in Maths, English, and a Science subject. A Level 2 qualification in Fabrication and Welding is desirable, but not essential.

This is a 42‑month (plus End Point Assessment) Level 3 apprenticeship, where you will spend time with our local training provider Gen2, in addition to working on‑site at our Dovenby Hall Headquarters. At Gen2, you will learn a range of hands‑on and theoretical engineering skills. Training will be delivered on a one day per week basis at their training centre.

Operating a flourishing global motorsport business with state‑of‑the‑art facilities at home and winning performances around the globe, M‑Sport UK provide the engineering expertise behind an award‑winning range of competition cars and has become an industry leader with success across some of the industry’s most acclaimed motorsport series. The drive to deliver championship‑winning machinery is what excites and strengthens our technical team; and our highly skilled team of Technicians and Engineers work closely through each phase of development to deliver maximum performance on the world stage.

Situated on the edge of the English Lake District National Park, M‑Sport UK is unique in offering the fast‑paced, high‑octane, adrenaline‑fuelled action expected from a career in International Motorsport mere minutes from the tranquillity of the Lakeland fells and all they have to offer in terms of recreation and wellbeing. We also offer a range of employee benefits including: life assurance, a flexible working day, company contributed pension scheme, discounted gym membership, discount reward scheme, cycle to work scheme, company healthcare plan, long service awards, and an employee assistance programme. As well as a dedicated Work Culture Team with regular meetings, competitions and activities.

Closing Date: Friday 27th March

Job Reference: WSHE260212