We are looking for an individual with a keen interest in engineering, manufacturing and working in a production environment to become a key member of our production team. Full on the job training will be provided, together with day-release at Colchester Institute, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
Hours Monday – Thursday: 7.30am – 4.00pm. Friday: 7.30am – 3.00pm with a 10 minute tea break and 30 minute lunch break (unpaid) every day.
39 hours a week
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration: 1 year
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
Day‑to‑day responsibilities:
- To complete a programme of training to be conducted within the various departments of Grinding, Turning, Engineering and Planning, Quality Assurance, Assembly and Jig and Tool to gain a good appreciation of the company as a whole
- Join a very knowledgeable and productive Turning department and learn to operate, set and programme CNC lathes
- Use and learn a number of different machines and processes, including Hard Turning
- Become a key member of the Turning department
- Carrying out tasks and duties as directed by the departmental Manager / Supervisor
- Dedicate sufficient amount of time to ensure all elements of the college side of the Apprenticeship are completed within set timescales
- Represent self and company when at college
Where you’ll work
Blackwell DriveBraintreeCM7 2QJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- The apprentice will be working towards the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard – The Machining Pathway (Option 2 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering Role)
- This is a 12‑18‑month duration apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute’s Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided
Requirements
GCSE in:
maths and English (grade A*‑D/9‑3 or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
All apprentices will be rotated through all the departments during the first year to gain an appreciation of each department. Including:
- Quality Assurance
- Turning
- Grinding
About this employer
Braintree Precision Components is a manufacturer of precision ball and roller bearings and other high‑accuracy machined components. It is part of the Hepco Group, world leaders in the manufacture and supply of a wide range of linear motion products and precision components for automation and special purpose machine projects.
- Free on‑site parking
- Mental health & Financial wellness support
- Long service awards
After this apprenticeship
- Further training to become a fully trained CNC operator/setter after the initial training
- Training will be proved in all areas, but specialising in one is possible after the initial training period
The contact for this apprenticeship is:COLCHESTER INSTITUTE01206712043
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022170.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Saturday 6 June 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company’s website.
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