Apprentice Machinist
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Company: FORGED SOLUTIONS GROUP LIMITED
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Location: Matlock, DE4 2JB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,800.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000039275
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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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