L3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship

Hathaway Roofing are the UK’s leader in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial roof and wall cladding systems. With over 50 years of experience in the construction sector, the company has grown into one of the country’s leading envelope contractors, serving our valued client base nationwide with a £70 million turnover.

We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace with emphasis on strong design capability and successful management of complex project logistics.
The successful candidate will need to be dedicated, reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic with a genuine passion to develop a long-term career within a fabrication role.

Role

• Sheet metalwork and fabrication, including welding and the use of fabrication machinery. Working with varied materials including Aluminum and Mild Steel.
• Work towards the relevant qualifications of the apprenticeship with continued learning within the business including day release.
• Be guided through the whole process by a team of knowledgeable and committed specialists, with the aim of giving the apprentice the best chance to succeed.
• Adhere to Company standards regarding behaviour and conduct.
• Work as part of a team in a shopfloor manufacturing environment.
• Learn a wide range of skills and processes within the fabrication and manufacturing side of the business.
• Follow correct procedures for the separation and disposal of waste and return all tools, materials, and equipment to their correct location after use, whilst maintaining a safe and clean working area.
• Ensure effective and relevant information is communicated to colleagues to eliminate misunderstandings and ensure good working relationships are maintained.
• To be an enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, and proactive team member, committed to successfully achieving the goals and objectives of self, the team, and the company, via a team working approach.
• Be willing and prepared to support and help fellow team members, be prepared to accept, and adopt new challenges and changes in plan.
• Build effective working relationships with others.

• Training

  Training
  As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete a structured programme of learning delivered in partnership with New College Durham. You will spend a minimum of 20% of your working hours undertaking off-the-job training, which may include classroom-based learning, practical workshops, online study and workplace-based development.

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, Team working, Patience, Attention to detail, Organisation skills

• Employer Description

  Hathaway Roofing are the UK’s leader in the design, manufacture and installation of industrial roof and wall cladding systems. With over 50 years of experience in the construction sector, the company has grown into one of the country’s leading envelope contractors, serving our valued client base nationwide with a £70 million turnover.
  We have an excellent reputation in the marketplace with emphasis on strong design capability and successful management of complex project logistics.

27/07/2026

Training
As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete a structured programme of learning delivered in partnership with New College Durham. You will spend a minimum of 20% of your working hours undertaking off-the-job training, which may include classroom-based learning, practical workshops, online study and workplace-based development.

Communication skills, Team working, Patience, Attention to detail, Organisation skills DL14 9TL Hathaway Roofing Ltd, Tindale Crescent Hathaway Roofing Ltd