Machining Technician Apprenticeship
Ascendant Access · UNIT 1 TILLEY ROAD, CROWTHER, WASHINGTON, NE38 0AE
- Salary
- £16,432 a year
- Level
- Advanced
- Course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Closing date
- 20 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 1 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Hours per week
- 39.5 hours
- Working week
- Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 7.00am - 12.30pm.
- Positions
- 1
About the role
The Level 3 Machinist is responsible for assembling, repairing parts or components for tools or machines. They operate mechanical equipment, read and interpret engineering drawings, select and operate appropriate tools, set up, service, and maintain equipment.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Reliable
- Willingness to learn
- Interest in field
- Practical hands-on skills
Qualifications
- GCSE · Any 3 other GCSEs · C/4 or above · Essential
- GCSE · English · C/4 or above · Essential
- GCSE · Maths · C/4 or above · Essential
Benefits
<ul> <li>Full time employment</li> <li>Qualification</li> <li>Pension</li> <li>Progression within the company</li> </ul>
About Ascendant Access
Ascendant Access is a local company that designs and builds a wide range of powered access platforms that excel in performance and durability. The company based in Washington who currently employs around twenty personnel and are looking to significantly expand the workforce to meet current sales.
Training provider
GATESHEAD COLLEGE · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3
Vacancy reference: 2000046624 · Posted 5 Aug 2026