Metal Fabricator Apprentice

What to Expect

McLaren Automotive, synonymous with precision engineering and innovation, is at the forefront of luxury sports car manufacturing. As part of our dedication to excellence, we offer apprenticeship opportunities in metrology that provide hands-on experience and a pathway to a rewarding career in dimensional measurement and validation.

McLaren Automotive is seeking for a Metal Fabricator Apprentice to join our esteemed team of professionals. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced metrology skills, gain practical experience in dimensional measurement techniques, and contribute to the precision and accuracy of McLaren's high-performance vehicles.

What You'll Do

As a Metal Fabricator Apprentice at McLaren Automotive, you will embark on a hands-on learning journey within our Prototype Workshop facility. This apprenticeship is open to all candidates passionate about the automotive industry, providing a solid foundation for a rewarding career.

• Learn Metal Fabrication Techniques: Acquire skills in cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components to engineering specifications.
• Utilise Fabrication Machinery: Operate a range of fabrication equipment suited to low volume prototype parts ensuring precision and quality in the manufacturing process.
• Read and Interpret Technical Drawings: Develop the ability to read and understand technical drawings in 2D and 3D translating them into accurately fabricated metal components.
• Work in a Team environment: Collaborate with experienced fabricators, engineers, and other team members to contribute to the successful completion of automotive projects.
• Adhere to Health and Safety Guidelines: Prioritise safety protocols ensuring a secure and hazard-free working environment.
• Quality Control: Participate in quality control processes, conducting inspections to ensure that fabricated components meet McLaren's stringent quality standards.
• Training and Development: Engage actively in training sessions, both theoretical and practical, to enhance your skills and knowledge in metal fabrication and the automotive industry.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

GCSE or equivalent in:

• Maths English & a practical subject ie Metal Work (grade 4/C and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Genuine interest in the automotive industry and metal fabrication. Strong attention to detail and precision in work. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards skill development.

What We'll Do for You

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discount shopping
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee programme and free financial & mortgage advice
• Competitive apprenticeship salary
• Learning and development opportunities with industry experts
• Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies
• Access to McLaren's state-of-the-art facilities

Who Are We?

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.