Apprentice Welder Fabricator
DUSTRACTION LTD
LEICESTER (LE2 5NE)
Closes in 21 days (Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 July 2026
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Summary
You will learn MIG and TIG Welding in the Works. You will be part of a nine-person fabrication team, including two senior welders. There are dedicated welding bays and equipment to ensure you are learning to a high standard.
- Wage
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£14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Thursday 7.00am – 4.00pm.
Friday 7.00am – 12.00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
While working alongside a dedicated workshop team, key duties will include:
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings to accurately mark out, cut, drill and prepare sheet and heavy steel components.
- Safely operating Mig/Mag, Tig Welding Equipment.
- Conducting routine quality checks on finished components while maintaining a safe working environment.
Where you'll work
1 POMEROY DRIVE
OADBY
LEICESTER
LE2 5NE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
You will attend Leicester College Abbey Park Campus one day every week to complete the Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship. You will spend the other 4 days every week at work with Dustraction LTD.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
About this employer
Dustraction Ltd has been engineering Bespoke Dust and Fume Extractions for over 70 years, offering a stable, safety-first work environment.
Take pride in producing some of the finest work in the industry while establishing a long-term career.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
As you gain experience, progression opportunities include Team Leader Role or a transition into Specialised Fitting/Fabrication.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEICESTER COLLEGE
Sameera Faruk
sfaruk@leicestercollege.ac.uk
07825997074
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041666.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm)