Machining Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

Joining our team provides experience across multiple areas of the business- Gain knowledge and skills throughout different roles in the company. Learn manual machining, progressing to CNC machining in both Turning and Milling. Ensure quality control through various inspection methods. Assemble and test a range of valves by following procedures.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Apprentices usually receive at least £1/yr increase in the first 2 years, dependent upon completed course work. There will also be further cost of living increases/minimum wage/age related increases.

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm (college Friday may be longer) there is some flexibility to these times.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

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

Learn about the design and engineering of high-performance control valves
In house manufacture of components using manual and CNC lathes and mills
Component part inspection
Assembling and testing valves to ensure they meet the right quality standards before delivery to customers
Covering all areas of the company to learn the process from start to finish

Where you'll work

UNIT 17-23
KINGFISHER PARK
COLLINGWOOD ROAD
WEST MOORS
BH21 6US

Training

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

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

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

Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Apprenticeship training will be overseen by the college including 1 day a week mandatory college attendance
Factory based training will be overseen by departmental team leaders as you move around the company (there is 1 person in charge of the overall apprentice programme)
The machining centre is based on Woolsbridge Industrial Estate, stores/office and assembly & test are based on Kingfisher Park in West Moors

Requirements

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

There is a physical aspect to the role, long periods of standing whilst working and moving objects around the site.

About this company

BiS Valves is an internationally recognised company with over 50 years experience in the design and manufacture of a wide range of small bore stainless steel pressure and flow control valves for high pressure liquid and gas. Operating in a variety of sectors, we are a leading supplier to the offshore oil and gas Industry for topside, subsea and downhole applications where quality, reliability and safety are critical. With an extensive range of standard products and a bespoke design service we aim to provide the right solutions for your applications.

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Company benefits

Death-in-service benefit Employee Assistance Programme (including advice/helplines/discounts)

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified there is a high demand for manual machinists, CNC operators/setters/programmers and inspectors
We like to retain our apprentices and promote them within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

B I S VALVES LTD

Martin Johnson

martin.johnson@bisvalves.co.uk

01202896322

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323161.

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Closes on Monday 1 September 2025

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