Fabrication/Welding Apprentice

KCM WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD

ROTHERHAM (S61 4QN)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career in Engineering!

Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from engineers who genuinely invest in your future? KCM Waste Management is looking for a motivated individual to join their highly skilled team at the Rotherham site as a Fabrication & Welding Apprentice.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay will be reviewed upon performance and successful completion of apprenticeship

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Details of working week: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 17:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 March 2026

Duration

1 year 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

As an Apprentice Fabricator/Welder, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

  • Carry out fabrication and welding activities including use of a MIG/TIG, and other ancillary machinery and equipment
  • Maintenance of skips and equipment
  • Accurately interpret technical drawings
  • Ensure correct marking up of component parts
  • Working to quality standards required for the components
  • Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements (TIG, MIG)
  • Use a variety of manual equipment to shape, form and cut metal;
  • Undertake final inspections of finished components
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself
  • When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded

You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at KCM will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.

Where you'll work

EFFINGHAM MILLS
GINHOUSE LANE
ROTHERHAM
S61 4QN

Training

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

Training provider

RNN GROUP

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise workload

Other requirements

This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.

About this employer

Established over 40 years ago, serving Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and the surrounding areas, KCM are dedicated to perfecting a unique approach to waste management. They know that for home owners and businesses, waste disposal is not always top of the priority list, but with their help it doesn’t have to be a hassle.

 

KCM is a family-run, South Yorkshire based waste management company. Their multifaceted business is made up of 120+ waste management professionals who aim to offer a one stop shop for all of your waste disposal needs. KCM have a dedicated fabrication workshop on site to ensure all internal requirements are achievable, and also have the capacity to take on external bespoke fabrications.

https://kcmwaste.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay (contractual terms apply)

After this apprenticeship

Further industry appropriate training.

A lifelong career in the engineering industry with KCM.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RNN GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016239.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 March 2026 at 11:59pm)