2026 Structural Steelwork Fabricator Apprenticeship - Oldbury

Job Title: Structural Steelwork Fabricator (Apprenticeship – 5 years) 

This role will commence 3rd August 2026.

What Are We Looking For? 

We are looking for individuals with a genuine interest in construction and the built environment who are keen to learn and develop new skills. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated, with the ambition to build a long-term career and progress into a supervisory or management role over a five-to-ten-year period. 

Role Overview 

You will be based at our off-site manufacturing facility in Oldbury, where we fabricate and assemble structural steelwork for installation on LOR new-build projects, including hospitals, schools, football stadiums and airports. 

Structural steel frames, designed to support and shape our buildings, are fabricated in our facility in accordance with construction drawings and specifications. Once completed, these frames are handed over to other teams within the facility to integrate mechanical and electrical services before being delivered to our specialist site teams for installation. 

As a Structural Steelwork Fabricator, you will learn to work with a variety of steel sections and components using both modern and traditional fabrication techniques. This will include marking out, cutting, preparing, and assembling structural steelwork to precise tolerances, as well as developing welding skills to produce high-quality finished products. You will work closely with experienced fabricators who will support your development, helping you build practical skills, confidence, and a strong understanding of structural steelwork. 

Accuracy, attention to detail, and a positive attitude to learning are essential, and full training will be provided. 

The safety of our workforce is our highest priority at CHtM. 

Location 

Oldbury 

Apprenticeship Level and Standard 

Engineering operative level 3  

Apprenticeship Provider 

Laing O'Rourke collaborates with trusted and approved training providers to deliver our apprenticeship programmes. Successful candidates will be enrolled by Laing O'Rourke during the onboarding stage. 

Entry Requirements 

• Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.  We do not offer visa sponsorship.

• A minimum of Grade 4 in both English and Maths 

The Laing O'Rourke Trade and Technical Apprenticeship Programme – What Can You Expect? 

The Trade and Technical Apprenticeship Programme provides a formal college education leading to a Level 2 and/or Level 3 apprenticeship standard in your chosen vocation. Alongside this, you will gain a broad range of practical trade skills through on-the-job training, supported by our qualified and experienced workforce and construction professionals. 

You will be assigned a dedicated mentor, and your approved training provider will work closely with you, offering regular support and feedback to help you successfully complete your apprenticeship and build a strong foundation for your future career.