Apprentice Machinist

  • Company: GEORGE LISTER ENGINEERING LTD
  • Location: CB21 5GT
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £17,440.80 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000009245
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
  • Start Date: 06/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday (4 - day week) 6.45am – 5pm with an unpaid ½ Lunch ( 9 ¾ hour Day ).

Brief Description

We are an Engineering Sub-Contractor, Carrying out Milling, Turning, Sheetmetal and Welding & Fabrication in a 20,000sqft Modern Factory.

Training to be Provided


  • The learner will be studying the Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.

  • Day release to West Suffolk College

Future Prospects

On completion of your apprenticeship, it would be expected that you would have a full-time role within the business as a “Skilled Machinist”.

Vacancy Detail

You will be reporting to the Machine Shop Manager, and assisting with the operations within the machine shop. Cutting, turning and Milling component parts using both manual and CNC machines.

Other Information

You will be working as part of a team and must have a flexible approach. You will be working on some batch work and also on large quantities. A good eye for detail and having pride in your work is also a requirement of this role.

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