Welder and Fabricator Apprentice
MILTON KEYNES PRESSINGS LTD
MILTON KEYNES (MK2 3EF)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 September 2025
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Summary
Ready to Start Your Career in Engineering? This is your chance to join MK Pressings, a forward-thinking company where you’ll learn real engineering skills, work with cutting-edge tech, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of manufacturing.
- Wage
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£15,000 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon – Thurs: 7:30 – 16:30. Fri: 7:30 – 12:30.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 October 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
We’re looking for enthusiastic, hands-on individuals who are ready to learn, grow, and make a difference. If you’re excited about building things, solving problems, and working with metal, this is the opportunity for you!
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll rotate through different departments to get a full understanding of how our business works.
You’ll learn:
- Laser cutting and metal piercing techniques
- Brake press forming – shaping metal parts
- Mig welding and spot welding
- How to manufacture components for high-end cars, storage systems, and more!
Who We’re Looking For:
- You’re curious, motivated, and ready to learn
- You enjoy working with your hands and solving problems
- You want a career, not just a job
- You’re reliable and a great team player
Where you'll work
43A BARTON ROAD
BLETCHLEY
MILTON KEYNES
MK2 3EF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
You’ll study at Milton Keynes College while gaining real-world experience on the job. We’ll help you build your skills, knowledge, and confidence — setting you up for a successful career in engineering.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
- Science (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Initiative
About this employer
We work with top brands and industries — from automotive to commercial storage. You’ll be part of a company that values innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving.
After this apprenticeship
At the end of your apprenticeship, you could be offered a full-time role — and that’s just the beginning. With MK Pressings, you’ll have the chance to grow, specialise, and become a key part of our team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341718.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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