Summary
We are excited to offer a Machinist Apprenticeship for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and grow in the world of machining. If you are passionate about engineering and looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, we would love to hear from you! We’re keen to help you build a fulfilling career in the engineering industry.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Bonus scheme
Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm (includes 1 x 30 minute unpaid lunch break and 2x 15 minute paid tea breaks)
40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 July 2025
Duration
4 years
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
You will be expected to become proficient in:
* Setting and Operating CNC Machine Tools (in line with your capability/ progression)
Training may also be provided on Manual Turning, dependant on business needs.
Working within the Machine Shop you will be required to:
* Read and understand engineering drawings
* Use various hand and power tools
* Become familiar with the use of a variety of measuring equipment, micrometers etc
* De-burr/polish finished parts
* Maintain the machine shop and machines as required
You will also work alongside / observe other engineering areas of the company including; inspection and design (CAD) to broaden and underpin your general engineering knowledge.
You’ll have the opportunity to gradually increase your responsibility and skill level, whilst working in a friendly, supportive environment where your personal growth is our priority.
Where you’ll work
BARDON HILL
COALVILLE
LEICESTER
LE67 1TH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
* Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
* Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
* Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
* Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
* Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
* Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
* Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
* Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
* Plan and organise own work and resources.
* Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
* Select machining process.
* Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
* Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
* Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
* Measure and check components.
* Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
* Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
* Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
* Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
* Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
* Apply ethical principles.
* Apply team working principles.
* Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
* Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
* Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
* Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
* Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
* Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
* Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
* Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
* Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
* Plan and organise own work and resources.
* Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
* Select machining process.
* Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
* Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
* Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
* Measure and check components.
* Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
* Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
* Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
* Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
* Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
* Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
* Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
* Apply ethical principles.
* Apply team working principles.
Your training plan
* Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
* Apprenticeship is mainly based in the workplace
* Apprentices attend Loughborough College 1 day per week during term time
* Trainer/assessor to visit the apprentice(s) in the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 subjects including Maths, English and Science (grade C / 4 or equivalent)
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
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
Loughborough College will be shortlisting applications on behalf of Quarry Manufacturing Supplies Ltd and reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with us. Please check your emails for updates on your application. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying.