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Apprentice Machinist (Milling/Turning – Programmer/Setter/Operator)

N S ENGINEERING LTD. · 23-24 RAVENSTONE RD IND EST, SNIBSTON DRIVE, COALVILLE, LEICESTERSHIRE, LE67 3NQ

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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&nbsp;lathes capable of producing components up to 900mm in diameter and&nbsp;3100mm long.&nbsp; All our CNC lathes have the Fanuc control operating system, helping reliability &amp; flexibility on the production line. We also offer CNC milling which can produce components up to 3.6 metres by&nbsp;1 metre by 1.1 metre in size.

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Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3

Vacancy reference: 2000045835 · Posted 31 Jul 2026