Machine Shop Apprentice
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Company: CRAFT FORM ENGINEERING LIMITED
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Location: S4 8LJ
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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-2000046430
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Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2026
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Start Date: 31/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday – 07:30 – 17:00 – Including one day spent at college on day-release.
Brief Description
Begin your career in Engineering!
Want hands-on experience, real skills, and the chance to learn from trained engineers who genuinely invest in your future? Craft Form Engineering is looking for a motivated individual to join their highly skilled team at their Sheffield site as a Machine Shop Apprentice.
Training to be Provided
The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at one of their campuses on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
Future Prospects
Further industry appropriate training.
A lasting career in the engineering industry with Craft Form Engineering Ltd.
Vacancy Detail
Your training and responsibilities as a Machine Shop Apprentice, will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Set and operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines as required
- Programme set and operate CNC lathes and milling machines as required
- Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly
- Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols
- Operate overhead crane as required (once trained)
- Ensure correct marking up of component parts
- Work to quality standards required for the components and to maintain the ISO accreditation
- 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 Craft Form Engineering Ltd will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.
Other Information
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.