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

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Vacancy overview

Wage: £16,224 a year
Level: Advanced
Duration: 4 Years
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026

Code: 2000037414

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.

  • Learn how to check materials to ensure that sufficient raw materials are available and correct, using drawings and technical specifications.
  • Follow engineering drawings and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Use the latest techniques, including applying innovative work holding arrangements utilising specialist tooling.
  • Learn a range of machining strategies to increase accuracy and productivity.
  • Learn how to plan how to complete turning operations, programming (or loading) data into CNC lathes, and utilise driven tooling to reduce machining times.
  • Learn how to plan how to complete milling operations, programming (or loading) data into CNC Mills using fixtures and vices.
  • Learn to adjust a range of machining parameters to maximise machining outcomes.
  • Produce products with a high degree of accuracy and finish, ensuring quality standards are achieved.
  • Learn how to use conventional mechanical measuring equipment, including Vernier’s, micrometres, and slips.
  • Learn how to use specialist inspection and test equipment.

Requirements and prospects

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!

Desired skills and personal qualities:

  • 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

About the employer

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.

We are now part of Loughborough College Group

Visit the Merger website for more details.