Machine Shop Apprentice
FURNISS & WHITE (FOUNDRIES) LTD
SHEFFIELD (S25 4JL)
Closes in 29 days (Saturday 26 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 June 2025
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Summary
Would you like to ‘forge’ a successful career in Engineering? Furniss and White are looking for a highly motivated individual to join them as a Machine Shop Apprentice. You’d be based at their Dinnington site and assist with the machining of bespoke parts.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
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Pay will be reviewed regularly in-line with performance.
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
6am – 2:00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As a Machine Shop Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Operate manual and [when trained] CNC milling/turning machines
- Inspect finished components & produce an Inspection report sheet
- Ensuring tooling, fixtures, gauges, drawings, etc are available, prepared and the machining process is documented and understood in readiness for the next job
- Work safely and in line with written procedures, carrying out your own risk assessment before commencing work
- Use a variety of hand tools
- Comply with relevant environmental and safety standards
You’ll develop your skills alongside trained engineers who are eager to pass on their knowledge, helping you learn a variety of duties and how to support the whole business. You’ll be mentored to achieve your full potential and create the foundation of a career in engineering.
If you are committed and ready to take your first step into a career with a fantastic employer, then please apply now! This apprenticeship and opportunity with F&W will be highly competitive, so don’t miss your chance!
Where you'll work
UNIT 17 ABBEY WAY
NORTH ANSTON TRADING ESTATE
NORTH ANSTON
SHEFFIELD
S25 4JL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
RNN GROUP
Your training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Your training plan
The successful candidates will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Worksop campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
During the apprenticeship you will learn about materials, speeds, feeds and a range of machining techniques. In addition to completing the Level 2 apprenticeship, you will also be required to undergo in-house training relating to health and safety and other mandatory “toolbox talks”.
The Apprenticeship Standard you will be studying is Engineering Operative – Mechanical Manufacturing – Level 2
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths & English (grade A*-C / 9-4)Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Work under pressure
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to prioritise workload
Other requirements
This is a successful company with a great reputation that work to tight schedules. They are looking for someone who can get there every morning punctually (consider the company and college location), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the Furniss and White team.
About this company
Established in 1980, Furniss and White are a family-owned, independent British steel foundry specialising in castings, fabrications and precision machining. Reputation, craftsmanship and innovation has fueled the company’s growth for over 40 years. Furniss & White now employs more than 110 people in five separate divisions; the company has continued to foster new generations of industry-leading talent through its apprenticeship programme.
After this apprenticeship
Further and higher skill development/qualifications. A lifelong career in the steel industry and progression opportunity with Furniss and White Ltd.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RNN GROUP
lorraine
lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk
07713319356
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328334.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Saturday 26 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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