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About this apprenticeship
Key tasks:
Operating manual lathe, milling machines and surface grinder to manufacture tooling and custom parts for in-house machinery
Performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to keep machinery running throughout the factory
Creating detailed engineering drawings and hardware protection drawings to support manufacturing and ensure product quality
Programming of several CNC routing machines
Carry out routine health and safety inspections across the factory
Work on continued product development
Work on improving existing manufacturing processes
Perform weekly batch testing on raw materials to maintain quality standards
An in-house forklift license will be gained to allow for material handling and moving machinery
Conducting regular calibration of measuring devices used on the shop floor to guarantee accuracy and compliance
Work as part of a team
Be prepared to work in a varied role depending on priority tasks at the time
Attention to detail
Work within the guidelines of health and safety policy
Carry out any other reasonable functions as per required by management
Training
College day release will begin in September 2026, at Farnborough College of Technology
This means that the apprentice will work full time up until college starts allowing for them to gain key experience and skills working in an engineering environment before the college course starts
To optimise success, candidates will typically have 5 GCSEs at Grade C/5 or equivalent, including mathematics, English and science
The course itself is a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship
What you could go on to do
Full-time permanent role within the company as in house engineer.
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