Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Apprentice Blacksmith ( Welder /Fabricator)
Earn while learning metal fabrication, welding and blacksmithing on a paid apprenticeship.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The programme blends classroom instruction with hands‑on practice, equipping apprentices with the technical expertise and safety awareness required for modern metal fabrication. • Develop and maintain good working relationships • Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications • Apply health and safety standards in workshop and site environments • Measure, mark out, cut, and form metal components • Perform welding processes (MIG, TIG, ARC) • Fabricate and assemble metal structures • Use hand tools, power tools, and fabrication machinery • Install and repair metalwork on site • Conduct quality control and finishing of fabricated components
Key Responsibilities
- ▸welding
- ▸fabrication
- ▸quality control
- ▸technical drawings
- ▸tool operation
- ▸site installation
What You Bring
Mears Group is offering a fixed‑term Blacksmith / Welder / Fabricator apprenticeship in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire. The role pays the nationally agreed apprentice rate plus normal working hours and college attendance, and candidates must reside in a North Lanarkshire postcode. Training is provided by CITB with a provisional start date of 3 August 2026, and no formal qualifications are required. A Blacksmith / Welder / Fabricator works in workshops, construction sites, residential and commercial buildings, and industrial settings, fabricating, repairing and installing metal components such as gates, railings, staircases and structural supports while meeting quality, safety and specification standards. Applicants should be motivated to develop advanced metalworking abilities, communicate clearly and foster strong relationships with customers. All applicants undergo a pre‑employment assessment and must be able to travel independently to the branch. All roles require the right to work in the UK; Mears does not sponsor visas. Drivers must be over 21, hold a licence for at least three months and have fewer than nine penalty points. Background, identity and security checks are completed before employment begins. • Potential to work at SCQF level 6/7 • Desire to learn metal fabrication, welding techniques and safety procedures • Strong communication skills • Ability to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships
Requirements
- ▸metal fabrication
- ▸welding
- ▸scqf level
- ▸communication
- ▸customer relations
- ▸driving licence
Benefits
Apprenticeships are central to Mears’ philosophy; the company invests in developing the next generation of its workforce. Apprentices receive the National Apprentice minimum wage, are paid for their regular hours and college time, and gain real‑world experience working in customers’ homes, community projects, and service delivery. During the program apprentices earn while they learn, receiving formal college training alongside hands‑on mentorship from experienced tradespeople. Mears seeks individuals who are self‑reliant, motivated, have integrity and are eager to solve problems and continuously improve. Employees enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a company‑provided Chromebook for studies, funded tools, and a range of staff perks such as discounts on groceries, holidays and eye‑test vouchers. Additional benefits include an annual Mears Fun Day, a Share Save scheme and various wellbeing initiatives.
Work Environment
Onsite
Interview Process
-pre-employment assessment -interview