Apprentice Blacksmith ( Welder​/Fabricator

Position: Apprentice Blacksmith ( Welder /Fabricator)
Competitive pay
** Blacksmith / Welder / Fabricator Apprenticeship
***
* Location:

** Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
** Contract Type:
** Fixed Term Apprenticeship
** Salary:
** Offering the nationally agreed apprentice pay rates,
* plus
* * excellent company benefits. (
* you will be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college)
*** To be successful with your application you must live in a North Lanarkshire postcode.
***** Training Provider** – CITB
** Start Date** – 3 August 2026 (Provisional)
** Entry Criteria for roles** – No formal qualifications required / Pre-apprenticeship / Potential to work towards SVQ level 6 & 7. Candidates will undertake a pre-employment assessment and interview.
** About apprenticeships at Mears Group:
** Apprenticeships are an underpinning part of Mears’ philosophy; we are committed to developing the next generation of our workforce. Many of our most senior people started their working life as an apprentice.

Whether you are fresh out of school or college, or looking for a complete career change, Mears can offer you a strong foundation for your future career and beyond.

All our Apprentices are paid the National Apprentice minimum wage, and you will be paid for your normal working hours plus your attendance at college with the opportunity to get real life experiences, such as working in people’s homes, getting involved in community projects and improving people’s lives by being customer focused. A Blacksmith / Welder / Fabricator works in a range of environments including workshops, construction sites, residential properties, commercial buildings, and industrial settings.

The role involves fabricating, repairing, and installing metal components and structures using a variety of welding and fabrication techniques.

You will work with steel and other metals to manufacture items such as gates, railings, staircases, structural supports, and bespoke metalwork, while ensuring all work meets quality, safety, and specification requirements.
** The apprenticeship course will cover the following: –
*** Develop and maintain good working relationships
* Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
* Health & safety within a workshop and site environment
* Measure, mark out, cut, and form metal components
* Welding processes (MIG, TIG, and ARC)
* Fabrication and assembly of metal structures
* Use of hand tools, power tools, and fabrication machinery
* Installation and repair of metalwork on site
* Quality control and finishing of fabricated components
** What do you need to be a successful applicant: –
*** The potential to work at SCQF level 6/7
* The ability and desire to learn and develop a thorough knowledge of metal fabrication, welding techniques, and safety procedures
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
* Candidates will undertake a pre-employment assessment
* You must live within a North Lanarkshire postcode and be able to independently travel to and from the branch

With 30 years’ experience of delivering market-leading repairs and maintenance services, Mears is trusted to deliver more than 6,000 repairs daily to a portfolio of more than 1,000,000 homes nationwide.

The Mears Careers National Apprenticeship Scheme is designed to empower and challenge you. You will be trusted with real work and responsibility from the outset. During your apprenticeship, you will earn while you learn, receiving formal college training alongside hands-on experience working with skilled tradespeople who will mentor and develop your practical skills.

We are looking for people with integrity who are self-reliant, highly motivated, and take pride in their work — individuals who are willing to get involved, solve problems, and continually improve.
** What you will get:
*** Access to our wide range of colleague benefits at Mears Group, designed to save you money and support your wellbeing
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day – Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
* Chromebook provided – to support your studies
* Tools – we will help fund your first…