Machining Technician Apprentice (CNC Engineering)
Join one of the UK's leading manufacturers of precision rifle barrels and learn a highly specialised engineering trade. Working alongside experienced CNC machinists, you'll develop skills in advanced manufacturing, precision measurement, quality control and CNC machining while earning a nationally recognised qualification.
Role
The apprentice will learn every stage of the manufacturing process, including:
- Operating CNC lathes
- Machine set-up
- Measuring components using precision equipment
- Reading engineering drawings
- Deburring and finishing parts
- Recording inspection data
- Maintaining machinery
- Health & Safety procedures
- Lean manufacturing
- Supporting experienced machinists
- Learning production planning and workflow
The successful apprentice will gradually take responsibility for producing high-quality precision engineered components.
Training
You will attend Solihull College & University Centre (Woodlands Campus) once a week during term time.
You will also be visited in your workplace by an Engineering Assessor every 6 to 8 weeks to pick up the work-based evidence and prepare you for the End Point Assessments at the end of the apprenticeship.
Successful completion could lead to a permanent position as a CNC Machinist with opportunities to progress into CNC programming, process improvement, quality inspection, production planning or supervisory roles.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday: 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday: 7.30am - 1.30pm. Overtime may be available depending on business requirements.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 28th August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Good Time Keeping
- Practical Mindset
- Positive Attitude
- Willing to learn
- Reliable
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 or above (Essential)