Level 3 Craft Machinist Apprentice
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Company: RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED
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Location: Suffolk, IP3 9TT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,238.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000013203
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday from 6:30am - 2:48pm, with a 10-minute break at 10:00am and a 30-minute set lunch at 12:00pm.
Brief Description
Apprentices will gain a comprehensive insight and ability within the Machine Shop. They will be taught the fundamentals of machining, using tools to carry out various tasks, safely operating on complex products within the department. Learning from experienced employees, our apprentices will gain a wealth of knowledge and job-specific skills.
Training to be Provided
The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Qualifications include:
- EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence).
- City and Guilds Machining technician.
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge).
- This is a 4 year apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided.
Future Prospects
- Successful completion of the apprenticeship course could lead to a permanent role working within the Machine Shop.
Vacancy Detail
The company are continuing to develop their apprenticeship programme and are looking to recruit a Craft Machinist Apprentice for our Manufacturing facilities at Ipswich.
The role will include the following:
- Turning: Produce cylindrical components on a manual centre lathe to fine tolerances.
- Milling: Produce geometric shapes on a manual vertical and or horizontal milling machine.
- Grinding: Produce components on grinders to fine tolerances.
- Computer Numerical Control: Operate CNC machines to produce complex shapes and components using automatic machines.
- Assembly & Heat Treatment.
- EH & S Training.
Ransomes Factory Tour for prospective Apprentices, Thursday 19th March 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm.
If you would like to come along for a tour of our plant, discuss apprenticeships and to see where you could be working, please contact Jo Barber to reserve your space. Email: jbarber@textron.com or Call 01473 276271. Parents welcome too! Only available by booking in advance.
Other Information
- You will be required to attend Braintree Campus 1 day/week (Transport is provided between Colchester Institute & Braintree campus).
- There is no working away, and the shift is as detailed.
- Full laundered workwear service & corporate tee shirts & sweatshirts provided FOC.
- All PPE provided including safety footwear.