CNC Machinist / Engineering Technician Apprentice

CHRISTIE & GREY LTD

TONBRIDGE (TN9 1RA)

Closes on Monday 5 May 2025

Posted on 19 March 2025


Summary

Christie & Grey are a small mechanical engineering company which designs and manufactures anti-vibration isolators and systems for the marine, construction, and industrial sectors since 1914. At our production facility in Tonbridge, Kent, we manufacture onsite our extensive range of isolators using the latest machine tools and design software.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am to 5 pm Friday 8 am to 3 pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Duration

3 years 9 months

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

  • The apprentice will be primarily learning to become a CNC machinist using the FANUC control language on our 3-axis CNC milling centres
  • Additionally, they will learn general engineering skills
  • Including measurement of materials and quality

Where you’ll work

MORLEY ROAD
TONBRIDGE
TN9 1RA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MID-KENT COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering Technician Standard.
Functional Skills in maths and English if required.
Development of knowledge, skills & behaviours required to complete the Engineering Technician Standard.

Diploma in engineering operations (skills)

Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (knowledge)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • X 5 to include English, Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Physically demanding, attention to detail and logical approach required. Ability to think in three-dimensions

About this company

Christie & Grey are a well-established, dynamic and market leading organisation in our field that designs and manufactures anti-vibration and acoustic building products on our site in Tonbridge.

http://www.christiegrey.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully qualified CNC Machinist and active member of the
production department.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHRISTIE & GREY LTD

Scott Collier

scott.collier@christiegrey.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000132945.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 5 May 2025

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