Apprentice Metal Fabricator Level 3

Purpose of the Position:

This apprenticeship is in conjunction with West Notts College leading to a qualification in Metal Fabrication.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:

Structure, properties and characteristics of common metals.
Looking at typical problems which may arise.
Approved diagnostic methods.
Importance of using approved processes.
How roles and functions in the organisation interact.
The need to continually review fabrication and general engineering processes in workplace meetings.
Tools and techniques for cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing materials.
Pattern development processes, tooling and equipment, cutting and forming techniques.
Assembly, finishing and inspection techniques.
Factors influencing selection of forming process and principles, procedures, and testing of different joint techniques.
Using equipment associated with manual or mechanised joining techniques including maintenance and consumables.
Effects of heating and cooling metals.
How to interpret relevant engineering data and documentation.
Attend college and produce work of a high standard.
To adhere to the Job Pack information, including signing Job Pack forms.
To refer to and follow the Company Personnel Instructions where appropriate.
To remain on the job in a productive role.
To assist the Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors.
To listen to the mentors and develop skills.
To inform Works Supervisor, Lead Operative and mentors of any urgently required equipment, concerns regarding parts/build/ people/equipment.
To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the work areas.
As required sign for the receipt of delivered goods, deliver goods to the required area, forward any signed paperwork to the Works Supervisor.
Ensure full compliance with the company’s Business Management System within your area of responsibility.

Essential Qualifications / Experience :

Minimum GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) in Maths and English Language
Good attention to detail
Self-motivated and reliable
Genuine interest in this field of manufacturing

For more information on this apprenticeship and application details please visit:

Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship Level 3

AF CareersFebruary 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Site Services Engineer

We are looking for a Site Services Engineer to join our Site Services Department.

The Site Services Engineer plays a key role in delivering technical solutions for mainly site-based projects in the integration of control systems, site work, extensions, and maintenance engineering. In this role, you will work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure the seamless execution of projects, providing technical expertise to support installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities.

Reporting Daily to the Site Services Manager, the role will include but is not exclusive to:

Prepare and submit technical proposals, cost estimates, and tenders for site services, including modifications, maintenance, system investigations, emergency callouts, and site interventions.
Project planning, procurement coordination, and compliance with quality and safety standards.
If required/requested, conduct site surveys to assess project scope, technical requirements, and provide accurate pricing.
Develop work schedules in collaboration with the Production and Planning Team, ensuring efficient deployment of resources and personnel.
Compliance with agreed build specification and Company design criteria.
Attend site meetings as necessary to coordinate project tasks, troubleshoot technical challenges, and ensure integration with broader project timelines.
Liaise with procurement and planning Department to source and schedule materials, ensuring timely availability for site operations
Work closely with the Site Services Manager to ensure all project documentation, technical submissions, and compliance requirements meet company and industry standards.
Compile and submit technical documentation and financial records for invoicing, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Finance Team.
Maintain detailed records of project documentation, purchase orders, and service reports, ensuring full traceability and compliance.
Engage and coordinate sub-contractors where necessary, ensuring they
meet required standards and project specifications.
Conduct site surveys as required to assess project scope, technical
requirements, and ensure accurate planning and resource allocation.
Provide direct technical support and coordination upon receipt of orders, ensuring smooth execution of on-site activities.
Create job-specific method statements and risk assessments, ensuring all site operatives have clear guidance on safety procedures and technical execution.
Ensure adherence to company Q&E (Quality & Environmental) management systems, as well as industry safety standards and best practices.
Collaborate with customers to clarify technical specifications, assess feasibility, and develop engineering solutions that align with project needs.
Manage maintenance contracts, working closely with clients to plan and execute works efficiently while ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

Experience in LV switchgear, control panels, and project execution.
Strong customer liaison and communication skills.
Site surveying, tendering, and contract management.
Familiarity with AutoCAD & Microsoft Office
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong organisational skills and a positive pro-active approach

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Private Medical Care
Service-related Annual leave up to 24- 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
Holiday buy
Cycle to work
Death in service benefit
Company sick pay

If you think you have the necessary skills and are looking for an opportunity to join a forward thinking team, please apply by email to dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk by 28th February 2026.

AF CareersFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026

CNC Machinist / Radan Programmer

We are looking for a CNC Machinist/ Radan Programmer to join our Production Department.

To supply Preformed coppers to the Assembly Lines and create Radan Programmes for the effective running of the Copper Fabrication CNC Machines.

Reporting to the Design Lead the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

Maintenance of machines in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
The efficient operating of the machines.
Monitoring of scrap and identifying true causes.
Monitor copper bar utilisation and reduction of scrap off-cuts.
Maintain housekeeping and 5S initiatives.
Promote continuous improvement.
Radan previously prepared copper layouts.
Creation of copperwork drawings using 2D/3D based on fabrication models supplied by AF Fabrications.
To work in a timely manner to achieve production start target dates.
Developing a system based on 3D drawing to enable the fast transfer of information into a CNC program.
Attend meetings as required / requested.

Working hours:

Total Hours: 37.50

Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 08:30 and 16:00 – 17:00

Friday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 08:30 and 11:45 – 12:45

Company Benefits:

This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.
4.5 day working week – flexible start and finish times
Family owned, successful & growing company
Progressive pay scale
Generous overtime rates
Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Death in service benefit
Company Sick pay
Company Pension

Apply to Emma Ryan eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV to Emma Ryan, closing date 28th February 2026. eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk

AF CareersJanuary 29, 2026February 2, 2026

Semi-skilled Panel Wirer / Electrical Fitter

We are looking for Semi-Skilled Electrical Fitters to join our Production Department.

Responsible for the assembly of copper work, cabling and basic control wiring within the switchboard.

Reporting to the Team Leaders, the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

To adhere to the Works File information.
To refer to and follow the Company Engineering and Test Standards where appropriate.
To remain on the job in a productive role.
To assist Team Leaders and Production team.
To assist the team to correctly interpret drawings as required.
To give guidance and support Apprentices
To discuss opportunities in increase productivity with the Team Leaders.
To inform Team Leaders of any urgently required parts
To inform Team Leaders of any concerns regarding parts/ build/ equipment.
To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the work areas.
Work closely with the overall manufacturing team.
Attend Works Team Meetings as required/requested.
Responsibility for complying with and implementing the Business management system with their level of activity.
Working hours:
Include Total hours 37.5 hours per week
Days (flexible start and finish time)
Monday to Thursday 07:30-08.30 start & 16.00-17.00 finish
Friday 07.30-08.30 start & 11:45-12.45 finish

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

Minimum Qualifications attainment for the role.

Level 2 Electrical Diploma in an electrical discipline.

Desirable but not essential:

Expectation with training to obtain full Electrical Fitter status

following a total of 5 years working in an electrical role.

Company Benefits:

This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.
4.5 day working week – flexible start and finish times
Family owned, successful & growing company
Progressive pay scale
Generous overtime rates
Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Death in service benefit
Company Sick pay
Company Pension

Apply to Emma Ryan eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV to Emma Ryan, closing date 13th February 2026. eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk

AF CareersNovember 13, 2025February 1, 2026

Welder / Fabricator Second Shift

Welder/Fabricator – Second Shift

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a skilled Fabricator to join our team in Nottinghamshire. Responsible to the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative for the fabrication assembly, including welding, sanding ensuring a quality product to the standard manufacture tolerances.

Responsibilities

To adhere to the Job Pack information, including signing Job Pack forms.
To refer to and follow the Company Personnel Instructions where appropriate.
To remain on the job in a productive role.
To assist the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative.
To give guidance and support to sub-contractors.
To discuss opportunities to increase productivity with the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative.
To inform Works Supervisor and Lead Operative of any urgently required equipment.
To inform Works Supervisor and Lead Operative of any concerns regarding parts/build/people/equipment.
To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the work Areas.
Working closely with the Manufacturing Team, Works Supervisor, Lead Operatives other Works Operatives and in addition the Applications Engineers, Contracts Engineer and Fabrications Manager at all times.

Qualifications

Proven Competency in MIG/MAG welding and Fabrication experience
Strong understanding of sheet metal work
Ability to read engineers drawings

Working hours:

Second Shift – 37.5 hrs

16:00 – 02:30 Monday – Wednesday

16:00 – 00:00 Thursday

Please note there will be an initial training period on days.

Closing date: ongoing due to growth

Benefits for Welder/Fabricator:

4 day working week – premium rate paid
24 days holiday pro-rata
Family owned, successful & growing company
Progressive pay scale
Generous overtime rates
Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
Death in service benefit
Company Sick pay
Company Pension

Please email with CV to eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk

AF CareersOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Senior Sales Estimating Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Sales Estimating Engineer to join our Sales Department.

This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.

Reporting to the Sales Estimating Director the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

Estimating and tendering project enquiries and securing new orders working closely with all members of the sales team.
Evaluation and preparation of sales tenders in conjunction with other members of the sales team, internal and external. This will include but is not limited to: Container or Skid solutions, HV Switchgears (RMUs and HV Switches), Package Substations, LV Switchboards, PDUs Panelboards, Factory Witness Test, Installation and Commissioning
Liaison with potential new customers at enquiry stage
Close liaison with Engineering department oncer an order has been secured
Attend meetings as required, this could be either internally or at the customer offices or sites.
Responsibility for complying with the business management system within their level of activity.

Benefits include:

Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Private Medical Care
Service-related Annual leave up to 24- 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
Holiday buy
Cycle to work
Death in service benefit
Company sick pay

Working hours:

Total Hours: 37.50

Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 09:00 and 16:15 – 17:45

Friday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 08:30 and 12:00 – 13:00

Apply to:

Diane Bunting at dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

Closing date: 7th November 2025.

AF CareersOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Sales Estimating Engineer

We are looking for a Sales Estimating Engineer to join our Sales Department.

This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.

Reporting to the Sales Estimating Director the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

Estimating and tendering project enquiries and securing new orders working closely with all members of the sales team.
Evaluation and preparation of sales tenders in conjunction with other members of the sales team, internal and external. This will include but is not limited to: LV Switchboards, PDUs, Panel boards, Factory Witness Test, Installation and Commissioning
Liaison with potential new customers at enquiry stage
Close liaison with Engineering department oncer an order has been secured
Attend meetings as required, this could be either internally or at the customer offices or sites.
Responsibility for complying with the business management system within their level of activity.

Benefits include:

Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Private Medical Care
Service-related Annual leave up to 24- 26 days, plus Bank Holidays
Holiday buy
Cycle to work
Death in service benefit
Company sick pay

Working hours:

Total Hours: 37.50

Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 09:00 and 16:15 – 17:45

Friday (start / finish time):

07:30 – 08:30 and 12:00 – 13:00

Apply to:

Diane Bunting at dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

Closing date: 7th November 2025.

AF CareersOctober 21, 2025January 29, 2026

Assembly Fitters

We are looking for Assembly Fitters to join our Production Department.

This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.

Reporting to the Production Managers the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

To adhere to the Works File/Job Pack information
To refer to and follow the Company Engineering assembly standards where appropriate
To remain on the job in a productive and efficient role. This will be monitored via agreed KPI’s and your personal performance regularly appraised.
To give guidance and support, where required to fellow team members and sub-contractors
To discuss opportunities to increase productivity with the Team Leader in charge.
To inform the Team Leader of any urgently required parts
To inform the Team Leader of any concerns regarding part/build/equipment
Responsibility for complying with and implementing the business management system within their area of activity.
To maintain production commitments it may be required to change an operative’s working hours onto a different shift, i.e. a late or night shift.
These will only be required in exceptional circumstances and notice will be given where possible. You will be expected to undertake this temporary shift change, if requested.
Housekeeping and the implementation of a 5S program is key to the success of the assembly process. You must ensure that your work area is kept tidy at all times and that any tools used when finished with or at the end of each day are returned to the shadow boards. You must where possible add value to the process by contributing to the continuous improvement ethos. This will be monitored via agreed KPI’s and subject to strict audits which will be undertaken at defined intervals.
Working closely with fellow team members, including the Team Leader and Works Supervisor to constantly strive for improvements leading to reduced lead times and quality improvements. To review Health, Safety and Environment impacts within the assembly area and the wider company of which your contribution is an essential part of the process.
To carry out any other assembly or production support tasks as required, within the post-holder’s capabilities.

Working hours:

Include Total hours 37.5 hours per week

Days (flexible start and finish time)

Monday to Thursday 07:30-08.30 start & 16.00-17.00 finish

Friday 07.30-08.30 start & 11:45-12.45 finish

Benefits:

This role has fantastic career growth, with opportunities to progress and gain qualifications.
4.5 day working week – flexible start and finish times
Family owned, successful & growing company
Progressive pay scale
Generous overtime rates
Employee Assistance Programme
BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
Death in service benefit
Company Sick pay
Company Pension

Apply to:

Emma Ryan eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk

Closing date on-going due to growth of company.

AF CareersOctober 14, 2025November 12, 2025

AF Academy Application

The AF Switchgear Academy aims to provide industry-leading training and will prepare students for a role in the design, manufacture and installation of low voltage switchgear and control panels.

The Academy will be delivered in partnership with Vision West Nottinghamshire College therefore you MUST be a current full time student at the college to be eligible to apply for the academy course.

The course involves:

A dedicated 5-day training programme.
Based around non-college days.
Course is college and site based, at our Facility.
Training is AF Switchgear certified.

In collaboration with Vision West Notts College the Training Academy offers a great opportunity to explore the opportunities available within the switchgear industry and to experience how AF Switchgear, the largest privately owned Switchgear manufacturer in the UK is embracing future challenges.

How to Apply

Please follow this link to apply by filling out the online form:

Submit Your Application

AF CareersOctober 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Controls & Monitoring Estimating Engineer

We are looking for a Controls and Monitoring Estimating Engineer to join our Sales Department.

Reporting to the Sales Estimating Director the role will include, but is not exclusive to:

Review consultant / client technical specifications and drawings.
Identify the best engineering solutions.
List all the Hardware and licence requirements with cost.
Estimate all Engineering hours both on and off site for the duration of the project.
Liaise with our supply chain for lead times and cost.
Liaise with third party PLC Contractors for cost and availability.
Liaise with our internal EMS engineering team.
Write and present PMS/EMS/SCADA Tech Subs when required.
Assist with keeping the company estimate platform up to date with the latest PMS/EMS/SCADA Hardware/Engineering prices (training will be provided with the estimating platform and software use).
Attend any site or client meetings as and when required during the tender process.
Responsibility for complying with and implementing business management system within their area of activity.

Working hours:
Total Hours: 37.50
Monday to Thursday (start / finish time):
07:30 – 09:00 and 16:15 – 17:45
Friday (start / finish time):
07:30 – 08:30 and 12:00 – 13:00
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
Be proficient in PMS/EMS/PLC Controls using Schneider, Mitsubishi, Siemens etc.
Have good communication skills both internal and with clients.
Desirable But Not Essential:
Have on site engineering experience, preferred but not essential.

Apply to:

Diane Bunting dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk

Closing date: 24th October 2025.

How to Apply

Download and fill in the Application Form

2. Email your Application Form and CV dbunting@afswitchgear.co.uk