Apprentice Welder / Fabricator
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Company: ZEECO EUROPE LIMITED
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Location: Rutland, LE15 7QT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000029605
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4pm. Friday: 7:30am - 1pm. College: 8:30am - 5pm.
Brief Description
You’ll gain hands‑on workshop experience and college training while developing real fabrication and welding skills. Learn to read engineering drawings, work with steel and alloys, set up and maintain equipment, and use cutting, shaping, TIG and MIG welding to produce high‑quality components.
Training to be Provided
Training will take place on the job at our site in Stamford, and one day a week at Leicester College.
Future Prospects
- Become a Class A welder (coded).
- Leadership.
Vacancy Detail
You’ll combine hands‑on experience in our workshop with dedicated college training, developing real skills from day one. You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team where you can be yourself, push your potential, and take pride in the work you do.
What will you be doing?
You’ll spend one day a week at college and four days in our workshop, learning how to fabricate and weld to industry standards.
Your training will include:
- Working safely at all times and following all relevant health, safety, environmental and ISO requirements.
- Preparing and planning fabrication activities using detailed engineering drawings, working with carbon steel, stainless steel and high‑nickel alloys.
- Setting up, checking and maintaining fabrication and welding equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation.
- Interpreting technical drawings, patterns and templates to produce and assemble complex fabricated components.
- Operating cutting, drilling and shaping equipment, and welding using TIG and MIG processes to meet strict quality specifications.
- Restoring your work area to a safe condition and completing all required documentation throughout each job.
Other Information
Ideally need to have a UK driving licence as the site is not accessible by public transport, cycling or walking.