Apprentice Fabricator

About us

With over 75 years' experience, and two divisions (AJT Engineering and Site Services Division) covering a wide range of engineering capabilities, the AJT Group is one of Scotland's premier multi-disciplined engineering organisations.

At AJT, we are dedicated to the pursuit of engineering excellence and innovation, pioneering a sustainable energy future.

If you want to work in the Renewable, Hydro Electric and Water Treatment Sectors come and join our team at our Site Services Division.

We combine our expertise in oil and gas with a relentless focus on renewable energy: Hydro, wind, hydrogen, amongst other green energy solutions. We serve our clients by leveraging our technical expertise to solve complex challenges, optimise processes and drive progress in a multitude of business sectors.

Our mission is to lead the way, as a trusted partner, in transforming the energy landscape, ensuring a seamless transition from traditional fossil fuels to clean, renewable sources. Through the journey with our customers and collaborative partners, we are committed in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, environmental responsibility and ethical conduct, ensuring our enduring contribution to a brighter and more sustainable and greener future for all.

Our Core values bind us together as a team and inspire our service, actions and behaviours internally and externally.

Position Overview 

AJT Engineering is accepting applications for our Site Services Division for the position of Apprentice Fabricator to join our team based in Aberdeen, Scotland. 

Job Purpose

The main purpose of this position is to train and learn to become a Fabricator by attending college to undertake a modern-day apprenticeship or structured training programme. Practical training will also be given within the AJT workshops to help develop the required skills with the outlook to progress to a full Fabricator within a 5-year period.

Main Responsibilities

• Attend college to undertake a Modern-day apprenticeship, completing all college work and logbooks in a timely manner as required

• Learn & develop organisational and time management skills

• Learn & develop conversational, written English, mathematics and interpersonal skills

• Learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and basis of design

• Learn how to measure and cut steel sections to size

• Learn how to prep steep plates, pipes and sections for fabrication

• Learn how to fabricate and assemble Structure and Piping fabrications

• Learn how to install structure and piping systems as per customer requirements

• Learn how to undertake welding processes GTAW, SMAW, GMAW and FCAW in various positions

• Learn how to carry out welding processes to ISO, ASME and AWS standards

• Learn how to weld structure fabrications (Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium)

• Learn how to weld pipework fabrications (Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Duplex, Cunifer and Aluminium)

• Learn how to work to the requirements of CDM regulations 2015

• Demonstrate over the course of the training that the tasks above can be undertaken independently or as part of a team

• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment and make appropriate use of PPE at all times

• Work to HSE ACOPs, customer rules & specifications, company work instructions and route cards at all times

• Represent the company in a professional manner at all times, whether on customer sites or at college

• Carry out any other reasonable task / activities as requested by Manager or delegate

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and adapt to the requirements of the role

• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces

• Able to work away from home as required

• Able to work overtime, periodic weekends and night shift (If applicable)

• Good Level of education to include English, Mathematics to NAT 5.

Knowledge & Experience

• No prior engineering experience required

• Demonstrated interest in engineering through School or Hobbies

• Preferred Full clean driving licence (If applicable)

Working Hours: This is a full-time role based on 38 hours per week.

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type: There is no remote or hybrid working available for this role. 

At AJT, we provide an excellent employee benefits package including enhanced holidays and auto enrolment pension with a generous employer contribution.

We support our people to learn and grow and we believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.