Summary
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.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Pay will be reviewed upon performance and successful completion of apprenticeship
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Details of working week: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 17:00.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 16 March 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
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
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.
Where you'll work
EFFINGHAM MILLS
GINHOUSE LANE
ROTHERHAM
S61 4QN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RNN GROUP
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Training schedule
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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Work under pressure
* Ability to prioritise workload
Other requirements
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.