Machining Apprentice
UK CARBON & GRAPHITE CO LTD
Rotherham (S61 1EE)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 July 2025
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Summary
Would you like to manufacture a successful career in Engineering? UK Carbon and Graphite Co Ltd are looking for two highly motivated individuals to join them as Machining Apprentices. You’d be based at their Rotherham site and assist with the manufacture of carbon and graphite products.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Pay will be reviewed every 6 months initially and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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8am-4pm Monday - Thursday.
6am-2pm Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes 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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2
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 Machining Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Operate various types of machinery, manual and CNC
- 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
- Assist with warehousing of finished products
- Comply to relevant environmental and safety standards required for the product
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 great employer, then please apply now! This apprenticeship and opportunity with UK C&G will be highly competitive, so don’t miss your chance!
Where you'll work
Bessemer Works
Harrison Street
Rotherham
S61 1EE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RNN GROUP
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
The successful candidates will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
The Apprenticeship Standard you will be studying is Engineering Operative – Mechanical Manufacturing – Level 2.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enthusiasm
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Work under pressure
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 UK C&G team.
About this employer
UKCG Group is a UK based company specialising in the controlled manufacture, machining, testing and global distribution of carbon and graphite products utilised in varying applications and industrial sectors. UKCG have been active in the field of industrial carbon and graphite products for generations, bringing a wealth of knowledge-based solutions to our customers. They are proud to be recognized in over 30 countries spanning over six continents.
After this apprenticeship
Further and higher skill development/qualifications where applicable. A lifelong career in the manufacturing industry and progression opportunities with UK C&G Co 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 VAC1000334855.
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Closes in 13 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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