Summary
ELE Advanced Technologies are looking for an apprentice machinist. ELE Advanced Technologies has provided engineering solutions worldwide for over 65 years. Specialising in the aerospace, industrial gas and commercial diesel engine sectors, we offer a complete package of processes to produce complex, high-integrity turbine components.
Wage
£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Hourly rates can be agreed depending on age and experience
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
07:30 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday. 07:30 to 12:30 on Friday. 30 minute lunch break.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 8 September 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
2
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
* Operating different machines
* Learning ELE's products and portfolio
* Set machines
* Carry out full inspections
* Rotate through a variety of departments
Where you’ll work
41 Churchill Way
Nelson
BB9 6RT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* Year 1 will be at Burnley College
* Following 3 years at ELE
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Team working
Other requirements
Location, ability to work overtime and be flexible with working hours (longer term)