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Welder/Fabricator Apprenticeship

Ascendant Access · UNIT 1 TILLEY ROAD, CROWTHER, WASHINGTON, NE38 0AE

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Salary
£16,432 a year
Level
Advanced
Course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Closing date
20 Aug 2026
Start date
1 Sept 2026
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Hours per week
39.5 hours
Working week
Monday to Thursday, 7.00am to 4.00pm. Friday, 7.00am to 12.30pm.
Positions
1

About the role

As a Fabricator/Welder, you will be responsible for reading engineering drawings, fabricating and welding metal components, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality standards.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Reliable
  • Willingness to learn
  • Interest in field
  • Practical hands-on skills
  • Ability to MIG weld

Qualifications

  • GCSE · Any 3 other GCSEs · C/4 or above · Essential
  • GCSE · English · C/4 or above · Essential
  • GCSE · Maths · C/4 or above · Essential

Benefits

<ul> <li>Full time employment</li> <li>Qualification</li> <li>Pension</li> <li>Progression within the company</li> </ul>

About Ascendant Access

Ascendant Access is a local company that designs and builds a wide range of powered access platforms that excel in performance and durability. The company based in Washington who currently employs around twenty personnel and are looking to significantly expand the workforce to meet current sales.

Training provider

GATESHEAD COLLEGE · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3

Vacancy reference: 2000046628 · Posted 5 Aug 2026