Apprentice CNC Operator
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Company: DENIS WICK PRODUCTS LTD
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Location: Dorset, BH15 4JY
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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-2000036545
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
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Start Date: 15/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 7.00am - 1.00pm.
Brief Description
A new position for an Apprentice CNC Operator has been created to aid manufacturing output from the 2 CNC turning machines on-site at Denis Wick. Ensuring that products are machined to the correct requirements and quality levels, the new apprentice will be trained by an experienced CNC Machinist and developed to help improve products and processes.
Training to be Provided
- Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship -standards/st1305-v1-5 F
- Skills Level 2 in English and maths as required BPC Grow for Apprentices programme
Future Prospects
- Progression to Full Time employment
Vacancy Detail
Duties Include:
- Loading Brass Bar into the CNC bar feeders
- Starting programs with the supervision of the CNC Machinist ensuring that the 1st off quality is acceptable to proceed with full batch manufacturing
- Stopping machines effectively when programs have finished
Monitoring the machines during manufacturing:
- Confirming quality of the products during the manufacturing process to drawings and other requirements
- Ensuring levels of consumables are correct before and during manufacturing
Maintenance of the machines and manufacturing areas:
- Cleaning and safety checks of the machines and manufacturing area
- Tooling checks and reporting of worn tools or issues to the CNC Machinist
Other Information
- The application will also need to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview.
- https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/apprenticeship-machining-technician-level-3
- Lifting of heavy equipment and brass bars will be required (equipment will be provided and training given for very heavy objects)