Machining Technician Apprenticeship
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Company MAGELLAN AEROSPACE (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED
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Provider BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
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Location Blackpool, FY4 2RP
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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-2000060929
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Application Deadline Date 03/11/2026
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Start Date 04/01/2027
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Mon-Thu 7:30am – 4:00pm / Fri 7:30am – 1:30pm.
Brief Description
The apprenticeship is competency led working to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering on a Machining Pathway. Through work experience, studying, coaching, training and development the machining apprentice will develop skills in engineering and machining.
Future Prospects
Looking towards transitioning into a full time permanent contract following completion of apprenticeship subject to business situation.
Vacancy Detail
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- To undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development attending college where required and ensuring course work is completed on time, to a high standard with accurate content.
- Fully participate in regular development reviews with management and mentors.
- Develop engineering and machining skills in a structured manner including how to set and operate CNC machines including multiple machine operation.
- Learn how to undertake daily checks and basic maintenance on the machines / equipment ensuring they remain in good working order.
- Provide detailed and comprehensive shift handover information ensuring continuous running of machines.
- Develop the ability to work with minimum supervision maintaining a good level of productivity whilst also supporting and promoting positive teamwork and knowledge sharing.
- To be able to inspect work to drawings and technical data supplied including using inspection equipment to dimensionally inspect work where appropriate.
- To be able to deburr components, including the removal of sharp edges and cleaning of holes.
- To be able to maintain job pack completeness including recording all quantity and quality requirements and booking on and off jobs using the site electronic booking system.
- To comply with all health & safety policies and procedures including risk assessments for your working areas and to work in a safe and diligent manner at all times.
- To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and actively support the continuous improvement programme.