Apprentice Mechanical Engineering Technician
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Company: PRECISE COMPONENT MANUFACTURE LTD
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Location: Sandy, SG19 1RB
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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-2000006633
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 07:30- 16:15, Fridays 07:30- 15:00
Brief Description
Join this hands-on apprenticeship in Precision Manufacturing! Working alongside skilled engineers,getting experience across CNC machining, manual machining and advanced finishing techniques while studying towards a recognised qualification.This is a rare opportunity build a long-term career within a high-quality, engineering environment
Training to be Provided
Beyond your day-to-day workshop tasks, you’ll get extra training to help you build skills for your long-term career. This includes learning about health and safety, quality standards, teamwork, and problem-solving—skills that aren’t tied to a single machine but are important for every engineer.
You’ll also get coaching on using tools, understanding engineering drawings, and working efficiently, plus opportunities to attend short courses or workshops on things like CNC programming, CAD/CAM software, or specialist finishing techniques.
Regular reviews and mentoring sessions will help you track your progress, set goals, and grow your confidence—so you’re learning both the technical and “career-ready” skills that will make you a great engineer.
Future Prospects
This apprenticeship is your first step into an exciting engineering career. Once qualified, you could move into roles such as CNC Programmer, Production Engineer, Quality Technician, or Senior Technician. As you gain experience, there are opportunities to become a team leader, supervisor, or specialise further in areas like CAD/CAM, precision finishing, production planning, or quality management.
Vacancy Detail
This role is ideal if you’re leaving school and looking to start a hands-on career rather than staying in the classroom full time. Your day will be a mix of practical work and learning, with plenty of support from experienced engineers who will guide you every step of the way.
On a typical day or week, you’ll be learning how to use workshop machinery, helping to set up and operate manual and CNC machines, and assisting with assembling and finishing precision-engineered parts. You’ll be shown how to check parts for quality, follow engineering drawings, and work safely in a professional engineering environment.
You’ll also attend college as part of your apprenticeship and have regular reviews to help you build confidence, develop new skills, and track your progress. Over time, you’ll take on more responsibility as your knowledge grows, working towards becoming a fully qualified Mechanical Engineering Technician.
Other Information
A few things to keep in mind about this role:
You’ll be working in a busy engineering workshop, so it can get noisy at times.
The role is hands-on, which means standing for long periods, using machinery, and sometimes lifting or moving parts and materials safely.
You’ll need to follow health & safety rules at all times and wear the correct protective equipment.