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Machining Technician

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

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Information & Requirements

Machining Technicians 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 Machining Technician 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.

Technical Production Engineer Apprentice

This is an excellent opportunity to join world leaders in design and manufacture of refuse collection vehicles. Dennis Eagle is committed to developing their next generation of engineering talent and this Level 3 apprenticeship offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop a broad range of practical and theoretical skills.

Annual Salary: £13,102

Hours: 37 per week, Monday – Thursday 8am until 4pm. Friday 8am until 12pm.

Closing Date: 31st January 2025

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Apprentice Design Engineer

Engineers aren’t born they’re bread and we’re gearing up to welcome applications for our 2025 Engineering Apprentices to join our family based in our Central Engineering Team in Bolton. We are looking for our new Apprentices to have a passion for engineering design and to be available to join the family in August 2025.

Annual Salary: £21,500

Hours: 40 per week, Mon – Thurs 8:00 – 4:00, Fri 8:00 – 12:00 whilst at the training provider

Closing Date: 31st December 2024

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Engineering Apprentice – Coventry General Application

Midland Group Training Services are recruiting Engineering Apprentices for local Engineering Companies. This is a fabulous opportunity to earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications.

Annual Salary: £14,000

Hours: 36 per week, Mon – Thurs 8:00 – 4:00, Fri 8:00 – 12:00 whilst at the training provider

Closing Date: 31st July 2025

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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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