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Machinist

Create, install, maintain and repair metal products, including machinery and equipment in factories.

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Machinist apprentice using CNC machine

Information & Requirements

Machinists in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and precision work.

They machine components from specialist materials using conventional and / or CNC machine tools.

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Career Paths

The machinist qualification can lead to roles such as CNC Machine Operator, CNC Setter, CNC Wire and Spark Erosion Setter and Quality Engineer.

The skills gained will be useful in many different industries from Aerospace to Car Manufacturing, so you may be able to specialise in one area or move between them as your experience grows.

Your employer may offer opportunities to progress onto a higher apprenticeship or advance to gain a degree level qualification.

Related Vacancies

Take a look below at our current vacancies. Can’t see what you are looking for? Complete a general application and our Recruitment Team will endeavour to match you up with an employer as new opportunities arise.

Mechatronics Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

As part of the team working in a brewery producing world-leading beverage brands, the successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineering technicians undertaking planned maintenance and repairs in a busy operational environment.

Annual Salary: £16,170

Hours: 36 per week, Monday – Thursday 8am until 4pm. Friday 8am until 12pm. Whilst at the training provider

Closing Date: 3rd May 2024

Mechatronics Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

As part of the team working in a brewery producing world-leading beverage brands, the successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineering technicians undertaking planned maintenance and repairs in a busy operational environment.

Annual Salary: £16,170

Hours: 36 per week, Monday – Thursday 8am until 4pm. Friday 8am until 12pm. Whilst at the training provider

Closing Date: 3rd May 2024

Mechatronics Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

As part of the team working in a brewery producing world-leading beverage brands, the successful candidate will work alongside experienced engineering technicians undertaking planned maintenance and repairs in a busy operational environment.

Annual Salary: £16,170

Hours: 36 per week, Monday – Thursday 8am until 4pm. Friday 8am until 12pm. Whilst at the training provider

Closing Date: 3rd May 2024

Our Clients

MGTS has built long-standing relationships with some of the biggest names in industry, providing apprenticeship training for the next generation of the workforce, and upskilling experienced staff. Our clients include:

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