Apprentice Sheet Metal Fabricator

About this opportunity

Join Manclad as a Sheet Metal Apprentice and learn the full range of industrial fabrication skills used across the company, including rolling, lock forming, guillotining, handheld plasma cutting, folding and swaging.

An excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to begin their career as a Sheet Metal Apprentice. Working within a busy fabrication workshop, you will develop a strong foundation in all aspects of sheet metal production.
During your apprenticeship, you will learn how to:

• Roll sheet metal to produce cylindrical and curved components
• Operate lock-forming machinery to create seams and joints used in ducting and architectural metalwork
• Use guillotines to accurately cut sheet material to size
• Carry out handheld plasma cutting for precision profiling on a range of metals
• Fold and form sheet metal using press brakes and manual equipment
• Perform swaging techniques to shape and strengthen components

What will happen next: Once your CV has been selected, you will be invited to an interview where you will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy.
• Any training you need to complete.
• Answer any questions you have.

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and maths is preferred or the ability to work this level

Personal Qualities

Interest in sheet metal & fabricating
Punctual
Uses initiative and curious to learn
Likes to use their hands
Previous work experience preferred

Skills

Good organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good time management skills
Willingness to undertake any training provided

Not a requirement but ideally someone with engineering experience and a driving licence