CNC Machinist Apprentice (Level 3 Engineering)
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Company: AETC LIMITED
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Location: South Wigston, LE18 4ZH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,124.08 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000027872
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Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Initial training hours will be Monday - Thursday 8am - 16:25pm and Friday 8am - 13:20pm. As you progress through training, there are morning, afternoon and night shifts. Whilst working on the shift pattern, you will receive 21% shift premium
Brief Description
As a CNC Machining Apprentice, you will learn how to operate and support the running of specialist manufacturing equipment, including EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining), CNC milling machines & precision grinding machines, working alongside experienced machinists, contributing to the production of high‑precision aerospace components.
Training to be Provided
- Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only, to study Extended Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge).
- Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor.
- On-the-job training.
- Off-the-job training.
Future Prospects
To become a fully trained CNC machinist. AETC is a company which has historically promoted from within so based on the individual, the sky is the limit.
Vacancy Detail
Your role involves setting up machines under supervision, monitoring production processes, carrying out basic measurements and ensuring components meet strict aerospace quality standards. You will develop an understanding of engineering drawings, tooling, machine controls, and safe working practices.
Duties will include:
- Operating CNC EDM, Grinding and/or milling machines, ensuring that parts are machined in accordance with the agreed method specification.
- Attain machine setting skills to enable machine set-ups in line with company requirements.
- Understanding of engineering drawings, ensuring that fixtures are correctly aligned.
- Inspecting parts in line with quality procedures and taking any necessary, approved, action to resolve quality issues.
- Operating CMM machines to support inspection requirement.
- Consistently achieving all targets (production, quality, housekeeping etc), as set by the Cell Manager.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.
Other Information
- Applicants must be 18+ due to health and safety reasons.
- Initial shortlisting will be conducted by Loughborough College Group Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please check your email for updates on your application.