Machine Shop Apprentice
Begin your career in Engineering!
Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers who genuinely invest in your future? Craft Form Engineering is looking for a motivated individual to join their highly skilled team at their Sheffield site as a Machine Shop Apprentice.
Role
Your training and responsibilities as a Machine Shop Apprentice, will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Set and operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines as required
- Programme set and operate CNC lathes and milling machines as required
- Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly
- Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols
- Operate overhead crane as required (once trained)
- Ensure correct marking up of component parts
- Work to quality standards required for the components and to maintain the ISO accreditation
- Cut materials from stock bar maintaining material identity at all times
- Undertake final inspections of finished components
- Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself
- When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded
You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.
If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at Craft Form Engineering Ltd will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.
Training
The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at one of their campuses on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
Further industry appropriate training.
A lasting career in the engineering industry with Craft Form Engineering Ltd.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Training Provider
- RNN GROUP
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday – 07:30 – 17:00 – Including one day spent at college on day-release.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 28th August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 31st August 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Work under pressure
- Good attitude to work
- Ability to prioritise workload
Qualifications
- Maths & English GCSE, grade A*-C/9-4 (Desired)