Apprentice Machinist

  • Company: FORGED SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED
  • Location: Matlock, DE4 2JB
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,800.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000039275
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
  • Start Date: 01/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Brief Description

This is a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity to join a Darley Dale based manufacturer. The role will involve working as part of a dedicated team using the latest computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools to cut, drill and finish components to a very high standard.

Training to be Provided

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Machining Technician Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Future Prospects

Full-time position with the company.

Vacancy Detail


  • Work in a safe and responsible manner (for your own and other people’s safety)

  • Comply with statutory, quality, and organisational and health and safety regulations whilst carrying out manufacturing techniques

  • Conduct any pre-shift health and safety checks as specified; for example: FLT, Hoist Crane

  • Housekeeping (5s duties)

  • Be able to use and interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, technical data and computer-generated programmes in order to determine what has to be produced and to what specification

  • Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality system documentation)

  • Obtain, check and use the appropriate materials, tools, equipment and consumables required

  • Expected to be able to set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used

  • When using the CNC equipment be expected to be able to produce, prove and/or edit programmes

  • During and on completion of the machining operations, you will be expected to measure and check the components being produced and make adjustments to the equipment/programme to ensure components meet the required specification

  • Understand the practical and theoretical uses of the machines used and their applications

  • Understand the work holding devices, cutting tools and setting up procedures in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work output is to the required specification

  • Be proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving the business

Ready to start your adventure?