APPRENTICE CNC PROGRAMMER AND ENGINEER

R & L ENTERPRISES LTD OFFICE STAFF

LEEDS (LS13 4NA)

Closes in 12 days (Monday 7 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 June 2025

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Summary

Operate, set up, and maintain CNC machines to produce precision parts. This involves interpreting engineering drawings, programming machines, selecting appropriate tools, and inspecting finished components for quality. They will also learn about machine maintenance, safety procedures, and problem-solving within a manufacturing environment.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00 - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 2.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Duration

2 years

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

  • Safe operation of CNC milling machines & lathes
  • Setting up of tooling, & managing tool wear in operation
  • Setting up machines, CNC milling & lathes.
  • Monitoring of machine once in operation
  • Ability to read & edit CNC programmes
  • Understanding & reading technical drawings & specifications
  • Use of a wide range of technical measuring equipment used in the control of quality

Where you'll work

SWINNOW VIEW
BRAMLEY
LEEDS
LS13 4NA

Training

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

College or training organisation

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • 4 days a week on site at R&L Enterprises
  • 1 day a week at Bradford College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Further 2 GCSE's (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Adaptable
  • Strong work ethic

About this company

Since its incorporation in 1942, R & L has evolved into one of the UK’s most respected manufacturers of CNC precision-engineered components, supplying a wide range of industries across the world. We have over 15 cnc machines in a compact face paced machine shop manufacturing 1000’s of components each week.

Company benefits

Christmas Shutdown.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Fully qualified engineer with permanent placement within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BRADFORD COLLEGE

Will Cooke

w.cooke@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

07776 965378

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327635.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 7 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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