Apprentice Machine Engineer
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Company: GIBBS GEARS PRECISION ENGINEERS LTD
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Location: AYLESBURY.BUCKS, HP22 5BL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,500.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000027247
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Application Deadline Date: 12/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30
Brief Description
Gibbs Gears are looking for two motivated apprentices to jump into real engineering! Learn CNC machining, gear cutting, grinding, wire eroding, assembly and more while working with advanced tools and tech. Get hands‑on, build real skills, and grow your future with a team that will train and support you.
Training to be Provided
- In house training is supported using the NatWest Mentoring Portal, where online training on Health and Safety is completed
- Every week you’ll get a full day at Milton Keynes College - a chance to boost your skills, learn the engineering theory, and work towards your Machining Technician Apprenticeship qualification alongside other apprentices
Future Prospects
- All Apprentices are expected to complete their apprenticeship standard
- Apprentices who excel during this training will then be supported to continue their training with a view to them completing level 4, 5 and 6
Vacancy Detail
What you’ll learn:
You’ll be trained in programming, set and operating a wide range of engineering machinery, including:
- CNC 4 axis turning & CNC 5 axis milling
- Gear cutting (hobbing, shaping, bevel gears)
- CNC & manual grinding
- Wire eroding and broaching
- Gearbox assembly
- Quality control using micrometers, verniers and CMMs
This is practical engineering - not just watching from the sidelines.
What you’ll do day to day:
- Keep your work area organised
- Support other departments when needed
- Follow Health & Safety rules
- Suggest improvements and new ideas
- Work as part of a skilled, friendly team
Who we’re looking for:
Someone who is:
- Enthusiastic about engineering
- Good with numbers and hands on tasks
- Able to read technical drawings
- A team player with a mature attitude
- Hard working, self motivated and committed
- Aware of Health & Safety
- Able to study and learn independently
Other Information
- A Level or equivalent maths, Science, Technology or Engineering related (Grade C or higher) desirable