Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker/Tig Welder

Wage: £17,160 a year
Training course: Metal fabricator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30.
Start date: Monday 3 August 2026
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

Dataracks is a data centre manufacturer specialising in all forms of sheet metal work. The company designs and produces high-quality server racks, enclosures, and bespoke metal fabrications for IT and infrastructure environments. They are looking for a Metal Fabricator to join the team.

Wage £17,160 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Metal fabricator (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:30. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 3 August 2026 Duration 3 years 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Main roles and responsibilities:

Punching, folding, pemserting, stud welding, spot welding, and tig welding

Where you'll work

Stagwood House, Beach Road, CottenhamCambridgeCB24 8FP

Training

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

What you'll learn

Course contents Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

Training schedule

The learner will be studying the Metal Fabricator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification Day release to West Suffolk College

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 5-9)

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

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsTeam workingInitiative

About this employer

Dataracks is a data centre manufacturer specializing in all forms of sheet metal work. The company designs and produces high-quality enclosures, server racks, and custom metal fabrications tailored to IT and infrastructure environments.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities to grow within the business.