Manufacturing Apprenticeship Schemes

Form your future

Manufacturing is an innovative, ever-evolving industry that offers a vast range of career options. And with the skills shortages in the UK, there is no better time to start an apprenticeship in manufacturing.

Passionate about the next generation

At Unifabs we are passionate about investing in the next generation.

We firmly believe that apprentices are the future of our business.

So, we have created the ‘Unifabs Academy’ in association with Birmingham based Train’d Up, in order to keep new talent coming into the business, and keep British manufacturing alive.

We don’t stop at just manufacturing apprenticeships, we also offer apprenticeships across a range of business functions.

What do we offer?

We are proud to offer apprenticeship schemes in manufacturing from Metal Fabricator Level 3 and beyond.

Working in partnership with Train'd Up, our manufacturing apprenticeship program includes both remote-based lessons, and hands-on training, learning from highly trained experienced engineers at Unifabs, using our state-of-the-art equipment. Remote learning, practical work and assessments all take place in the workplace.

What are the benefits of a manufacturing apprenticeship at Unifabs?

The Unifabs Academy provides a ‘hand’s-on’ supportive learning environment where you’ll be provided with an excellent standard of training. We try to keep it exciting and varied, ensuring you have a full experience.

Manufacturing apprenticeship intake sizes will be small, so you’ll have plenty of one-to-one time with the industry experts who will be training you. And, upon completion you will be offered a full-time position at Unifabs with excellent opportunities for career progression within the business.

What will we expect from you?

Apprentices are expected to work to a standard required by the national curriculum and Unifabs. Your work will be observed by internal training staff and there may also be some studying involved in your own time.

What will you learn?

Unifabs has a dedicated Academy training area where successful candidates will learn and practise the full range of manufacturing processes, including:

Interpreting manufacturing drawings, tolerancing and manufacturing symbols.
CNC laser/punch programming/nesting, operation and in-process inspection.
Press brake/metal bending, setting, operating and in-process inspection.
MIG, TIG and spot welding, and fabrication including drilling/tapping/countersinking, sawing, in-process inspection, and jigs and fixtures.

In addition to learning the above during your course, you will also learn about powder coating (loading efficiently, pre-treatment, robot line, manual booth and calibration), and mechanical assembly including the use of assembly tools, interpretation of assembly drawings, use of non-metallic materials and packaging. This covers the full range of services offered at Unifabs.

Meet the Unifabs Apprenticeship Team

Our apprenticeship team is led by Matt Grealy, our Technical Director, who brings his in-depth industry knowledge and passion for innovation to every apprentice’s journey.

Supported by Ashley Roberts, our R&D Coordinator and CAD Engineer, apprentices gain insights into the design and development processes that drive modern manufacturing. On the shop floor, Krzystof Gruba provides hands-on, day-to-day supervision, ensuring that each apprentice receives practical guidance and feedback to refine their skills. Together, this dedicated team is committed to nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals at Unifabs.