Apprentice Welder Fabricator - Dustraction Limited

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.

Annual wage

£16,640 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Metal fabricator

Hours

Monday – Thursday 7.00am – 4.00pm

Friday 7.00am – 12.00pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 2026

Duration

42 Months

Positions available

1

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

College or training organisation

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Your training course

Metal fabricator

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

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 Maths and English (Grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Problem solving skills

• Number skills

About this company

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.

www.dustraction.co.uk

After this apprenticeship

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:

Sameera

sfaruk@leicestercollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041666.

Apply now

Closes on 30 Jul 2026