Fabrication/Welding Apprentice

  • Company: KCM WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD
  • Location: ROTHERHAM, S61 4QN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000021844
  • Application Deadline Date: 05/04/2026
  • Start Date: 07/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Details of working week: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 17:00.

Brief Description

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.

Training to be Provided

Engineering Operative Level 2.


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.

Future Prospects

Further industry appropriate training.


A lifelong career in the engineering industry with KCM.

Vacancy Detail

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.

Other Information

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.

Ready to start your adventure?