Level 3 Apprentice Machining Technician
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Company: TTV Industrial Ltd
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Location: Ipswich, IP8 3JF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,568.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000030064
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Application Deadline Date: 26/06/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm and Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm. With a 30-minute lunch break each day.
Brief Description
Be part of a team to manufacture high-quality components for motorsport, performance road, and industrial sectors. Operate modern CNC lathes and mills using CAM software, with support from manual machines including lathe, mill, grinder, gear hobber, broach, and dynamic balancer.
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
TTV Industrial believe that investing in the next generation of engineers is critical to the future of the business and engineering in the UK. Our aim is to create a multiskilled engineer to be a pivotal part of our team and ensure our business continuously improves and embraces the latest industry innovations.
Vacancy Detail
Day to day role responsibilities include:
- Understand and adhere to Health and safety protocols on site
- Learn to safely operate, set and program CNC lathes
- Learn to safely operate, set and program CNC mills (3 and 4 axis)
- Learn to create 3D models on CAD software
- Learn to create programs for CNC machines on Cam software
- Learn to safely use manual machines
- Create work instruction of the manufacturing process
- Liaise with cutting tool representative on continuous improvement
- Ensure components produced meet drawing dimensions using metrology equipment
- To carry out additional duties as requested by mentor or management team
Other Information
- TTV Racing branded workwear consisting of Hoodie, Polo Shirts and work trousers are provided
- All PPE provided including safety footwear