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Engineering Machinist Apprentice

PRIOR SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED · Units 3/ 4 Fielding Ind Est, Wilbraham Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5ET

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Salary
£22,308 a year
Level
Advanced
Course
Machining technician (level 3)
Closing date
1 Sept 2026
Start date
29 Sept 2026
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Hours per week
39 hours
Working week
Working hours - This role operates on a two-shift pattern, alternating weekly: Early Shift Monday to Thursday: 06:00 - 14:00, Friday: 06:00 - 13:00 Afternoon Shift Monday to Thursday: 13:45 - 22:00 Friday: 12:45 - 18:45
Positions
2

About the role

Start your engineering career with Prior Scientific as a CNC Machining Apprentice. Learn to manufacture precision components using advanced machining equipment, gain recognised qualifications, and work alongside skilled engineers while earning and developing valuable industry skills.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • GCSE · English · 4 or C · Essential
  • GCSE · Maths · 4 or C · Essential

Benefits

<ul> <li>Long service awards &amp; extra holiday</li> <li>Paid sabbatical every 10 years</li> <li>4% employer contribution to pension</li> <li>Death in service of x4 annual wage</li> </ul>

Things to consider

This role is based in a machine shop environment and involves working with CNC machinery, standing for periods of time, and handling engineering components. The apprentice will work a rotating weekly shift pattern.

About PRIOR SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS LIMITED

Prior Scientific is a leading global manufacturer of precision scientific instruments and components, supplying customers in life sciences, microscopy, medical, and industrial markets. From our Cambridge facility, we design, manufacture, and assemble high-quality products that are used by researchers, scientists, and engineers around the world.<br>As an apprentice, you will join an experienced manufacturing team, gain hands-on engineering skills, and contribute to the production of world-class precision equipment in a supportive and innovative environment.

Training provider

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3

Vacancy reference: 2000047908 · Posted 12 Aug 2026