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