Apprentice Draughtsperson
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.
Role
- 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.
Training
- Possible progression onto full draughtsman / senior roles.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering design technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT LTD
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30. Friday, 08:00 - 15:30. Flexible hours.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years 9 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 18th August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Maths & English GCSE, grade 4 or above (or equivalent) (Essential)
About the Employer
DPL FABRICATIONS LIMITED
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.