Fabrication/Welding Apprentice

Summary

Begin your career in Engineering!

Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers who genuinely invest in your future? Craft Form Engineering is looking for a motivated individual to join their highly skilled team at their Sheffield site as a Fabrication & Welding Apprentice.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Pay will be reviewed upon performance and successful completion of apprenticeship

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Details of working week. Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 17:00. Including one day spent at college on day-release.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Your training and responsibilities as an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder, will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Carry out welding activities including use of a MIG/TIG welder, and other ancillary machinery and equipment
• Creating complex plate fabrications, utilising machinery such as a band saw, circular saw guillotine, pillar drill
• Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly
• Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols
• Ensure correct marking up of component parts
• Work to quality standards required for the components and to maintain the ISO
• Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements (TIG, MIG)
• 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. This opportunity at Craft Form Engineering Ltd will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.

Where you'll work

329 PETRE STREET
SHEFFIELD
S4 8LJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

RNN GROUP

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Training schedule

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.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload

Other requirements

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.