Apprentice Welder Fabricator (Level 3 Engineering)
QUARRY MANUFACTURING & SUPPLIES LTD
Leicestershire (LE67 1TU)
Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 February 2026
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Summary
The Apprentice Welder Fabricator will be trained in fabricating and welding metal for the quarrying industry and will be expected to become proficient in welding raw steel components using propane, MEA (manual electric arc) and MIG (metal inert gas).
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
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- Annual pay review
- Annual bonus after one years’ continuous service
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2.30pm.
Daily Breaks: 30 minute unpaid lunch break and 2 x 15 min paid tea breaks
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
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 the apprentice welder fabricator 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.
In addition to leaning the skills of a welder fabricator you may also be crossed trained in the use of a Plasma Machine.
Where you'll work
Maple Court
Walker Road
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 1TU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOUGHBOROUGH 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
- The programme is delivered on a block-release whereby learners attend Stephenson college for one full week at a time, followed by 4 to 6 weeks working with their employer.
- Off-the-job training
- On-the-job training
More training information
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
- Numerate
- Practical / coordinated
- Mechanical aptitude
- Good time keeping & attendance
- Enthusiasm
- Energy
- Attention to detail / able to follow instructions
- Dersire to succeed and do a good quality job
- Motivated
- Interest in engineering - applicants must be able to demonstrate this dueing the interview process
About this employer
QMS are OEM manufacturers of Cone Crushers, suppliers of spare and wear parts for the worldwide quarrying industry, and maintenance experts for crushing plant throughout the UK. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of manganese wear parts and internal high quality crusher spares. We are experts in the repair and maintenance of all makes of crushing equipment.
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Company benefits
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank), company events, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Post-apprenticeship to obtain “coded” status, taking on more complex projects and troubleshooting difficult welds. Ensuring quality control and enforcing safety standards.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012249.
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Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 March 2026 at 11:59pm)