Engineering Apprentice – CNC Machinist

This is an excellent opportunity, working on a variety of projects whilst learning about CNC machining as well as gaining a full qualification and having a guaranteed full‑time job as a CNC Machinist after 4‑years.

Hours and Duration

• First year: 37.5 hours per week (Monday‑Friday) 8:30am–4:30pm.
• Second to fourth year: 40 hours per week (Monday‑Friday) alternating shifts – 6am‑2pm / 2pm‑10pm.
• Workload: 37 hours 30 minutes per week.
• Duration: 3 years 6 months.
• Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026.

What you’ll do at work

• Learn through hands‑on experience in various departments.
• Develop understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing techniques, quality, inspection and warehouse operations.
• Participate in departmental placements and projects with HR & Technical Trainer.
• Attend college for Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship studies during first year.
• Transition to permanent placement in a CNC department from second year.
• Set up, operate and program CNC machines.
• Ensure work meets company standards, safety and environmental regulations.
• Support line manager with additional tasks to meet departmental objectives.

Training

• Complete statutory health and safety, environmental, ethical and sustainability training.
• Learn to prepare, set up and operate conventional and CNC machines.
• Apply risk assessment, hazard identification, inspection, quality assurance procedures.
• Read and interpret engineering documentation and data.
• Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles to machining processes.
• Plan and organise own work and resources; maintain work area and manage consumables.
• Conduct fault‑finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting, escalating where necessary.
• Communicate with colleagues and stakeholders, apply continuous improvement and team‑working principles.

Requirements

• GCSE in English (Grade C or 4 equivalent).
• GCSE in Maths (Grade C or 4 equivalent).
• Share any additional relevant qualifications or industry experience.

Skills

• Analytical and logical thinking.
• Initiative and non‑judgemental attitude.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (20 personal + 8 bank holidays).

EEO / Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition, including non‑visible disabilities and conditions.

After this apprenticeship

Progress to a full‑time programmer role on the machine tools.

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