Apprentice Machinist/Toolmaker
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Company ADRECO LTD
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Provider MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
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Location Buckinghamshire, MK1 1DR
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £20,000.00 per year
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Sector Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref NAS-2000060651
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Application Deadline Date 06/11/2026
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Start Date 04/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm (30-minute unpaid break) Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm.
Brief Description
Launch your engineering career with Adreco as a Machining Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience in machining, mould tool repair and precision engineering, working alongside expert toolmakers in a busy plastic injection moulding environment.
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
Successful completion could lead to a full-time Toolmaker role. This apprenticeship gives you a strong foundation for careers in:
- Toolmaking
- Precision machining
- Manufacturing engineering
Vacancy Detail
What you’ll do at work This is a practical, hands-on apprenticeship within our Toolroom, where you’ll learn how to maintain, repair and modify plastic injection mould tools used in production. Working with experienced toolmakers, you’ll develop a wide range of engineering skills while contributing to real manufacturing projects.
What you’ll learn & do:
- Disassemble, clean and rebuild mould tools ready for production
- Support tool repairs, modifications and component fitting
- Carry out version changes for different product variants
- Learn manual machining (milling, turning, grinding, drilling)
- Develop bench fitting and finishing skills
- Use precision measuring equipment (tight tolerances)
- Read and work from engineering drawings
- Assist with polishing to high-quality finishes
- Gain exposure to CNC, EDM and CAD/CAM as you progress
- Follow health & safety procedures in a busy workshop
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, and understanding how things are made.
Other Information
- Competitive hourly rate, dependent on age and experience
- You’ll be working in a hands-on, workshop environment
- The role involves using machinery, tools and lifting equipment
- You’ll need to be focused, accurate and pay close attention to detail
- PPE must be worn and strict health & safety rules are followed at all times
- You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive toolroom team in a modern manufacturing setting
- An interest in engineering, tools, machining or how things are made will help you succeed
- Experience in practical or technical subjects (like Engineering or Design Technology) is beneficial