Apprentice Welder / Fabricator

Summary

The Apprentice Welder / Fabricator will learn the procedures and techniques required by working with and observing the experienced Welder Fabricators. This will be provided by on-the-job training by an experienced mentor and day release to Leicester College.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 7:15am to 04:30pm (includes 1x30 min unpaid lunch break and 2x15 min paid tea breaks). Friday 08:00am to 02:15pm (includes 1x30 min unpaid lunch break and 1x15 min paid tea break).

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Working within the Fabrication Shop you will be required to

Read and understand and follow engineering drawings
Work to engineering tolerances
Use the most suitable welding method for the job in hand
Use various hand and power tools (grinders, cutting torches, hand files, hammer)
Inspect and test cuts and joins, through the use of a variety of measuring equipment, micrometers etc.

You will be expected to become proficient in the following.

Welding of raw steel components using MMA (manual electric arc) & MIG (metal inert gas)
Cutting of raw steel using various techniques such as oxy-acetylene, plasma and traditional saws

In addition to learning the skills of a Welder Fabricator, you may also be crossed trained in the use of a Press Brake Machine and Spray Painting.

Where you’ll work

Unit 1, Maple Court
Walker Road, Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill
Coalville
LE67 1TU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Your training course

Metal fabricator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.

Your training plan

You will attend Leicester College, Abbey Park Campus for training, one day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C or 4 equivalent)
maths (grade Grade C or 4 equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

QMS is a manufacturer of aftermarket crusher, spares, wears and bespoke crushing, screening and processing plant, supplying premium service to the quarry, mining, recycling and demolition industries.

http://www.qmsupplies.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days per annum plus 8 statutory days (pro rata for part time).

After this apprenticeship

You will be a qualified welder/ press brake operator.

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