Machine Shop Apprentice
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Company: TAYLOR FORGINGS LIMITED
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Location: Sheffield, S20 3GH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000039228
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Application Deadline Date: 17/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday, 08:00-17:00. Friday, 09:00-13:00.
Brief Description
Begin your career in Engineering!
Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers? Taylor Forgings Ltd is looking for a motivated individual to join their highly skilled team at their site in Sheffield as a Machine Shop Apprentice.
Training to be Provided
The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Worksop campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
Engineering Operative – Mechanical Manufacturing – Level 2
Future Prospects
- Further industry appropriate training
- A lasting career in the engineering industry with Taylor Forgings Ltd
Vacancy Detail
Your training and responsibilities as an Machine Shop Apprentice, will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Set and operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines as required
- Work towards programming, setting and operation of CNC machinery
- Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly
- Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols
- Operate overhead crane as required (once trained);
- Operate forklift truck as required (once trained);
- Work to quality standards required for the components;
- Cut materials from stock bar maintaining material identity at all times;
- Undertake final inspections of finished components;
- Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself;
- When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded
You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.
If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at Taylor Forgings will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.
Other Information
Due to the employer's insurance, candidates need to be 18 or over.
This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.