Apprenticeship Summary
DPL Fabrications Ltd are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Tekla Draughtsman to join our Design Office and develop a career within structural steel detailing. You will receive full training in Tekla Structures while gaining hands-on experience producing 3D models and fabrication drawings for live projects.
Wage
£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course
Engineering Design technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Thursday, 08:00 – 16:30. Friday, 08:00 – 15:30. Flexible hours.
39 hours a week
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
2 years 9 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Who you’ll work for
DPL Fabrications Limited
What you’ll do at work
- Learn to produce accurate 3D structural steel models using Tekla Structures.
- Assist in the preparation of fabrication, assembly and general arrangement drawings.
- Interpret structural and architectural drawings under the guidance of senior designers.
- Produce material schedules, NC data and drawing packages for manufacture.
- Liaise with project managers, engineers and the fabrication workshop to ensure designs are practical and buildable.
- Incorporate design revisions and maintain drawing records throughout project lifecycles.
- Develop an understanding of structural steel detailing, fabrication processes and industry standards.
- Support the Design Office with general engineering and drawing-related tasks.
Where you’ll work
DOCK ROAD SOUTH
WIRRAL
CH62 4SQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Your training course
Engineering design technician (level 3)
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Training Schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4 or above or equivalent)
- Math (grade Grade 4 or above or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
About this Employer
DPL Fabrications provides structural steel fabrication, steelwork installation, structural steel design, welding services and civil engineering across Liverpool, Merseyside, Manchester and the wider North West. We bring these disciplines together under one team, so your project stays coordinated from first design through to finished, installed steel.
We work across a broad range of settings, from local construction projects to safety-critical and regulated environments, including the nuclear and petrochemical sectors. That combination of practical capability and disciplined standards is what defines how we work.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to work as a qualified 3D CAD Technical Detailer, which in future could lead on to the opportunity of progressing to team leader, drawing office manager or other senior level roles within the organisation
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Abi Hodgkinson
03302320284
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046312.
