Job Location: Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £8.00 - £12.71 per hour (age related pay)
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7.30am to 4.45pm with a half day finish on a Friday.
Benefits: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension, staff benefit scheme, excellent working environment and training
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Machinist to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in engineering and manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
As an apprentice, you will learn to operate precision machinery, read technical drawings, and produce high-quality components in a supportive workshop environment.
The company will require you to attend colleague to gain your qualifications. Whilst at colleague you will be paid for this learning.
The aim is to get you trained up to be a fully skilled machinist.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within engineering being hands on learning valuable skills and start your career.
We will look at applicants that have finished school or that have a couple of years engineering experience who now what a company to train and develop them formally.
Key Responsibilities
* Learn to operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment
* Working with cut-off saws and deburring tools.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings
* Carry out basic measurements and quality checks
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment
* Work alongside experienced machinists and engineers
What we are looking for:
* Interest in engineering, manufacturing, or CNC machining
* Willingness to learn and develop new skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong work ethic and reliability
* Good problem-solving skills
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English preferred
In return you will be offered:
* Structured apprenticeship training programme
* Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications
* Mentorship from experienced engineers
* Career progression opportunities
* Friendly and supportive working environment
For more information on these roles please contact us by calling the office on (phone number removed)
Salary description
£8.00 - £12.71 per hour