Trainee CNC & Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
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Company: PROTEC GROUP LTD
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Location: TACHBROOK PARK, CV34 6YB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000032106
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm
Brief Description
Are you practical, hands on and genuinely interested in engineering, manufacturing and creating high quality products?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Workshop Operator to join a busy and growing business working across luxury brands, producing diverse projects using plastics, metals and composites.
Training to be Provided
- Day Release for Higher Education at WCG's University Centre at Rugby College
- Depending on interview assessment a decision for Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeship through to Level 6 Engineering Apprenticeship will be discussed
Future Prospects
- If you are the type of person who wants more than “just a job”, enjoys variety and wants to learn real engineering, CAD and CNC skills in a business where attitude matters, this could be an outstanding first step
Vacancy Detail
What makes this different?
This is not repetitive “same thing every day” manufacturing.
You will be involved in:
- CNC set up and operation (with full training)
- Manual lathe work
- CAD design using SolidWorks for jigs and fixtures
- Assembly work requiring skill and precision
- Marking out, cutting and measuring
- Hydraulic press usage
- General workshop activities
- Working with specialist adhesives and materials
- Supporting projects across luxury, bespoke and varied sectors
Career development:
- You will initially be trained in CNC set and operate, with the long term goal of progressing into programming using updated software and broader CAD capability
Environment:
- You will work closely with our GM and Senior Machine Shop Engineer, both of whom have strong experience developing graduates and fresh talent, with a real passion for giving back and helping people grow
We are looking for:
- Great attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Pride in your work
- Respect for colleagues and departments
- Hands on mindset
- Interest in engineering / manufacturing
- Good practical skills
- Desire to build a long term career
Culture:
The owners view is simple:
- This is not just a business, it is ours
That means:
- Pride in standards
- Keeping the workshop tidy
- Respecting equipment and materials
- Taking ownership
- Working as part of a team
Other Information
Applicants must meet entry criteria. If you do not have a Level 3 qualification (BTEC Engineering, T Level Engineering or A Levels Maths, Physics/Engineering), please do not apply. This is for Level 4-6 only.