Engineering Machining Apprentice
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Company: Senior Flexonics - Lymington Precision Engineering (LPE)
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Location: Hampshire, SO41 9EE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,224.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000015935
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Application Deadline Date: 17/04/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: First 20 weeks at SETA Monday - Thursday 08:00-16:00, Friday 08:00-15:00 Year 2 onwards Monday - Thursday 06:45-15:30, Friday 07:00-13:00.
Brief Description
The Southampton Engineering Training Association (SETA) is supporting Lymington Precision Engineering to recruit a Level 3 Apprentice Engineering Machining Technician to join their team & develop within the organisation. You will be trained to become a skilled machinist, using both manual, semi-automatic and CNC machine tools.
Training to be Provided
Apprentices will undertake a Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard programme.
This will include a full-time period of practical workshop-based ‘off-the-job’ training at the SETA’s Apprenticeship Centre in Southampton.
You will also begin a technical certificate (depending on your prior attainments), where you will be required to attend SETA one day a week over two academic years. After your initial training at SETA, you will be with your employer, working on developing your skills for your End Point Assessment.
Future Prospects
An opportunity to progress your career within the organisation.
Vacancy Detail
- Train to become a skilled machinist, manufacturing complex, precision parts and components from specialist materials using both manual, semi-automatic and CNC machine tools. according to the instructed methods.
- Learn to set, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings.
- Use a range of hand tools, power tools and measuring devices in the correct and safe way.
- Be trained in the use of different methods of measuring accuracy and tolerances, using gauges and micrometres.
Other Information
Travel to and from SETA training in Millbrook Southampton and workplace in Lymington. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual and will be an excellent opportunity to begin your career with a progressive company. You will be required to attend block training at SETA Southampton to ensure your training is effectively given and to work within the teams at LPE whilst not attending the normal workplace.