Maintenance Machinist Apprentice

  • Company: PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS (GB) LTD
  • Location: HAMPSHIRE, SP10 3LH
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000030975
  • Application Deadline Date: 05/06/2026
  • Start Date: 14/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday: 07:45 to 17:00. Friday - 07:45 to 12:45.

Brief Description

To learn the following aspects of machining – Milling, turning, drilling and surface grinding to support maintenance, manufacturing engineering and office-based engineers.

Training to be Provided

Training will take place at Basingstoke College of Technology 1 day per week.

Future Prospects

At Preformed, we will always support our staff with additional training and opportunities if available. 

Vacancy Detail


  • Working with the Maintenance Machinist on a wide range of machining projects from machine repairs to new tooling.

  • Carrying out risk assessments.

  • Use barcode readers.

  • Look after maintenance machinery by carrying out routine cleaning and inspections.

  • Work with a manufacturing engineer to produce tool blanks.

  • Work with the office engineering department to produce 1 off samples and test and development fittings

  • Dealing with contractors

Other Information


  • Happy to work in a team or on their own

  • Positive attitude, can-do approach and reliable

  • Some lifting required

  • Has an interest in engineering and maintaining/fixing mechanical items such as cars, bikes, drones etc

  • May require occasional driving to customers/suppliers

Ready to start your adventure?