Apprentice Machining Technician

Summary

We are seeking a talented Apprentice to join our award-winning Engineering Apprenticeship Programme, in Bath. The Apprentice will spend time learning hand and machining skills, including attendance at Bath College, to develop an enhanced technical knowledge of the role as they engage in Level 3 qualifications both at college and at work.

Wage

£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

Working Monday to Friday, working hours to be discussed at interview.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Duties and responsibilities:

The apprenticeship includes manufacturing processes such as Milling, Turning and Hand Fitting/Bench Skills using a range of equipment including CNC and manual machines.
All aspects will involve the production of reports, reading and understanding technical data and drawings.
The apprenticeship has a machinist bias with an expected opportunity at the end of your apprenticeship to join our manufacturing team to produce high quality, precision sealing solutions for the automotive, power generation and aerospace markets.
Adhere to all Health and Safety proceedures and policies.
Attend college as required to achieve the qualification(s) in selected apprenticeship

The apprentice will be taught, and will have the opportunity to put into practice, skills which will be relevant to successfully completing your apprenticeship. Where appropriate we will involve the apprentice in different areas of the business; this will further enhance skills, knowledge and understanding of our industry.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

A minimum of 4 GSCEs (grade 9 - 4) in relevant subjects including Maths, English Language and a Science.
An interest in your chosen apprenticeship and the manufacturing industry.
Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking and able to easily adapt to new ways of working.
Experience of activities relevant to chosen apprenticeship are advantageous, but not necessary. This may include:
Hobbies or voluntary work
Previous work experience
Apprenticeship-related school subjects

The Apprentices will spend 4 years training at Cross, supported by Bath College to achieve an industry standard of Level 3 Machining Technician as detailed below. The Apprentice will spend time learning hand and machining skills, including attendance at Bath College 1 day per week to develop an enhanced technical knowledge of the role as they engage in Level 3 qualifications both at college and at work.

Year 1 – Apprentices will attend college for two day per week to undertake the first year of a Level 3 BTEC in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) Diploma. In addition they will spend 4 days per week at work working towards Level 2 Machining unit of the same qualification.

Year 2 – will see much of the same as above moving into the 2nd year but moving into “Advanced” Machining at College and work. Also, during this 2nd year Apprentices will commence a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering. This is a competence-based qualification assessed at work through the building of a portfolio of work.

Year 3 and 3.5 will see continuation through to completion of the NVQ Diploma and preparation for the final End Point Assessment.

Where you'll work

Midford Road
Combe Down
Bath
BA2 5RR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BATH COLLEGE

Your training course

Machining technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
Plan and organise own work and resources.
Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
Select machining process.
Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
Measure and check components.
Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
Apply ethical principles.
Apply team working principles.
Comply with statutory health and safety regulations and procedures.
Comply with environmental, ethical and sustainability regulations and procedures: safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials and efficient use of resources.
Prepare and set up conventional or CNC machines.
Operate and adjust conventional or CNC machines.
Apply risk assessment and hazard identification processes and procedures in the work area.
Monitor, obtain and check stock and supplies, and complete stock returns.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
Read and interpret information. For example, data and documentation used to produce machined components.
Apply engineering, mathematical and scientific principles.
Plan and organise own work and resources.
Follow and apply inspection, quality assurance procedures and processes.
Select machining process.
Select and setup tooling and work holding devices.
Set and adjust machine operating parameters. For example, setting feeds and speeds for roughing and finishing operations, loading, proving and validating programs when using a CNC machine tool.
Apply machining operations and techniques to produce complex components with features. For example, parallel; stepped; angular diameters and faces; grooves; slots; recesses and undercuts; radii and chamfers; internal and external forms and profiles; reamed; bored; drilled and electro eroded holes; internal and external screw threads.
Measure and check components.
Select and check condition of tools and equipment. Identify issues, resolve and take action as needed.
Identify and action issues in the manufacturing process.
Apply fault-finding and diagnostic testing procedures to identify faults. Diagnose and resolve issues. Escalate issues.
Maintain the work area and return any resources and consumables.
Communicate with others verbally. For example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Follow machine shut down, safe isolation, handover, start up or warm up procedures. Escalate issues.
Apply continuous improvement techniques. Devise suggestions for improvement.
Apply ethical principles.
Apply team working principles.

Your training plan

You will be required to attend College two days per week, tern time only at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.

More training information

There may be an opportunity to continue to study to HNC level.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Science (grade 4/C or above)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Home » About Cross About Cross Since the 1920s the Cross Manufacturing Company has specialised in the design and manufacture of heat resisting wrought alloy sealing rings and associated products, combining technology with innovation to achieve world-class quality and precision.

https://www.crossmanufacturing.com/about-cross/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Private Family Healthcare (once eligible) 25 Days Holiday Clean & modern factory with canteen and on-site parking Company Bonus scheme - Christmas bonus - discretionary Company performance summer bonus Cycle to Work Scheme Life Assurance cover

After this apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity to continue to study to HNC level

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BATH COLLEGE

Laura Joy

laura.joy@bathcollege.ac.uk

01225328752

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322003.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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