Apprentice CNC Machinist
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Company: A-TEK ENGINEERING LIMITED
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Location: Buckinghamshire, MK43 0UT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000042599
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Application Deadline Date: 13/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday- Thursday 9am- 4pm/ Friday 9am- 3pm.
Brief Description
You will work alongside our Head Engineer and Business Owner, who began his career as an apprentice. Learn first-hand how he progressed to running a successful CNC engineering business that manufactures and supplies precision parts to a wide range of industries, including defence, automotive, and more.
Training to be Provided
You’ll work towards the Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard with MK College.
Training includes:
- Practical on-the-job learning in our Toolroom
- Day release at Milton Keynes College (Chaffron Way Campus)
- Machining, materials, and engineering principles
- Health & safety and quality standards
- CNC and advanced manufacturing exposure
Future Prospects
- Potential to grow into a fulltime role should one be available on completion of the apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
If you're someone who likes getting hands-on, figuring out how things work, and seeing the results of your work every day, this could be the role for you! Based mainly in our workshop, you'll learn how precision-engineered components are manufactured and play a key role in keeping production running smoothly.
You'll:
- Prepare finished parts ready for packing and assembly
- Check components to make sure they meet our quality standards
- Help keep machinery running efficiently by clearing sumps and assisting with tool changes
- Keep the workshop clean, organised, and safe
- Learn how to read and understand technical engineering drawings
- Gain knowledge of different materials and how they're used in manufacturing
- Learn how to use precision measuring equipment and work to tight tolerances
- Spot and report any faults or issues that could affect the quality of components
- As your skills grow, support the team with machine set-up, loading, and operation
This is a great opportunity to develop practical engineering skills, work with industry-standard machinery, and build the knowledge needed for a career in advanced manufacturing and engineering. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, practical, keen to learn, and ready to kick-start a career in engineering. If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Other Information
- As part of the role, you'll be responsible for organising your journey to work and college each day