Trainee Fabricator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Severfield is the market leader in structural steel, recognised for its iconic structures and engineering excellence. Involved in the UK’s highest profile building projects, we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.
Here at Severfield (UK) Ltd, we are focused on finding candidates with the right attitude, and passion, who we can support to become outstanding colleagues.
We have several exciting opportunities for trainees to join our busy factory in Thirsk working as Trainee Fabricators.
We are looking for candidates who will be willing to undertake an extensive training programme over a 3-month period where you will work closely with industry experts to start your new career in fabrication.
There is no requirement to have any previous experience, or industry qualifications but you will be required to have:
- The willingness to learn.
- Have a genuine interest in working for the market leader in structural steelwork.
- The ability to work a minimum of 46 hours per week in a factory environment.
- Have nature practical and manual capabilities.
- Must be aged 18+
- Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
As these trainee roles will be given significant training and exposure to an expert craft, we will be looking to recruit candidates who have a genuine desire to gain a trade whist working on the job.
In return, Severfield offers a competitive hourly rate, and the opportunity for you to feel valued and empowered at work, as well as knowing that you are employed by the UK’s market leader in structural steel.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us. We are keen to hear from all applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion or faith.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Fabricator roles across Severfield Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,698 - £32,053 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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