Apprentice Manual Machinist

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice with an interest in all things engineering. You will learn how to effectively use manual machines such as Lathes, Vertical Milling Machines and Grinders. We have a varied workload that can include repair/refurbishment work that will require some problem solving on the best course of action to complete the repair.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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On-going reviews of pay, in line with apprenticeship progress

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday Start times vary between 07:00 - 08:00.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 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

Training:

Training from skilled employees with decades of experience.
Work individually and as part of a team to demonstrate the skills learned during training.
Complete all college courses throughout training, to a high level
Learn and understand the importance of Health & Safety within the work environment and be able to put it in to practice.

Work-Based:

Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness.
Perform routine maintenance of machines.
Use of measurement equipment such as Micrometer's, Vernier Caliper's and Gauge Blocks.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4 & 5
SEDGEMOUNT INDUSTRIAL PARK
BRISTOL ROAD
BRIDGWATER
TA6 4AR

Training

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

College or training organisation

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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

You will be pursuing a Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard as a Machining Technician, through Weston College
As part of this program, you will attend Weston College as instructed by the college (3-5 days per week in year 1, 1 day per week in year 2, workplace only year 3 & 4)
An assessor will conduct on-site observation to evaluate your progress, as well as supporting you in college throughout your apprenticeship
At the conclusion of your program, your qualification will be assessed through an End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

2 other GCSEs (grade 4/C)
English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)
Science or Technology (grade 4/C)

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
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Please be aware that this vacancy may close early if the correct candidate is found. Please make sure you have reliable transport to and from the site.

About this company

C Bradley Engineering is a family run business servicing the local area with engineering repairs, fabrication services, On-site maintenance etc.

https://www.cbradleyengineeringltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible employment after the completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Chloe Webb

chloe.webb@weston.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310270.

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Closes on Tuesday 3 June 2025

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