Welder and Fabricator Apprentice
MILTON KEYNES PRESSINGS LTD
Buckinghamshire (MK2 3EF)
Closes in 15 days (Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 May 2026
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Summary
Launch your engineering career with MKP Group. Hands-on, high-tech, real manufacturing. Work with cutting‑edge machinery, learn practical engineering skills, and grow into a qualified sheet metal worker. We’re seeking motivated, hands‑on individuals ready to build a career they can be proud of.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
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Annual Salary
- 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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Sunday 6 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 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
This is a role where you’ll learn how metal products are made from start to finish. From your first day, you’ll move around different departments so you can understand how everything works and build real engineering skills.
What You’ll Do:
You’ll help make high quality metal parts used in:
- Cars and high-end vehicles
- Storage and filing systems
- Welded metal assemblies
- Precision sheet metal components
You’ll be trained to use:
- Laser cutting machines
- Metal piercing machines
- Brake press machines (to shape metal)
- MIG welding
- Spot welding
What We’re Looking For:
- You’re keen to learn and happy to get stuck in
- You enjoy working with your hands and machinery
- You’re reliable and like working as part of a team
- You want a career, not just a job
If you like building things, learning new skills, and solving problems, this is a great opportunity.
You’ll gain valuable experience, learn from skilled engineers, and grow into a qualified sheet metal worker while making real products used in everyday life.
Where you'll work
43a Barton Road
Water Eaton Industrial Estate
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
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
As part of this apprenticeship, you’ll spend one day a week at Milton Keynes College studying a Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship, alongside hands-on learning in the workplace. You’ll learn from experienced engineers in a real manufacturing environment, develop highly sought-after engineering skills, and work with modern equipment on a variety of projects. This is your chance to join a growing, well-established company and build a long-term career, not just a job.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
“GCSE” in:
- “Maths” (grade 9-5)
- “English” (grade 9-4)
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication
- Team Work
- Reliability
Other requirements
To apply for this apprenticeship, you must have lived in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or a British Overseas Territory for at least three years before the apprenticeship start date. Predicted grades are accepted, but any offer made will be conditional on achieving those grades. Please note that all dates are a guide only, and this vacancy may close early if the right candidate is found.
About this employer
Global leader in the provision of precision metal stampings, fabrication, and engineering solutions with over 35 years of excellence. Milton Keynes Pressings Limited (MKP), a distinguished member of the MKP Group, stands at the forefront of the Precision Metal Stampings and Fabrication industry. Renowned for its exceptional production of metal pressings, welded assemblies, and intricate sheet metal components, MKP serves a diverse array of industries with unparalleled expertise and dedication.
After this apprenticeship
Once you complete your initial training, you’ll continue developing the skills needed to become a fully qualified sheet metal worker. 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
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029859.
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Closes in 15 days (Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11:59pm)