Apprentice Machinist (Milling/Turning – Programmer/Setter/Operator)
N S ENGINEERING LTD. · 23-24 RAVENSTONE RD IND EST, SNIBSTON DRIVE, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 3NQ
- Salary
- £16,224 a year
- Level
- Advanced
- Course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Closing date
- 14 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 3 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Hours per week
- 39 hours
- Working week
- Monday- Thursday 6.30am till 3.30pm Friday 7.30am till 12.30pm.
- Positions
- 2
About the role
This is an opportunity to learn all aspects of the CNC machining process, from receiving the material in its raw state, through to a finished component ready for dispatch to the customer. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will be coached in all aspects of engineering to become a fully trained engineer and skilled machining technician.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE · 5 subjects including Maths, English and Science · C/4 or above · Essential
Benefits
<ul> <li>258 hours per year, annual leave entitlement. (Based on 12 months from 1st April till 31st March)</li> <li>All workwear and PPE provided</li> </ul>
Things to consider
We are looking for someone with a desire to learn the trade, who is inquisitive and wants to learn. Ask questions at work as we are keen to further develop your learning with us!
About N S ENGINEERING LTD.
NS Engineering is a subcontract engineering company that services mainly the construction industry, rail network and rock crusher spares. We offer both precision and general purpose machining through a wide range of machinery operated by highly-skilled and experienced staff. We offer CNC turning on lathes capable of producing components up to 900mm in diameter and 3100mm long. All our CNC lathes have the Fanuc control operating system, helping reliability & flexibility on the production line. We also offer CNC milling which can produce components up to 3.6 metres by 1 metre by 1.1 metre in size.
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