Apprentice Machinist

CROWTHER ENGINEERING LTD

WASHINGTON (NE38 0AH)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 August 2025

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Summary

A fantastic opportunity to join a busy engineering company. Through hands on learning you will build essential skills in problem-solving, teamwork, quality checks with advanced skills such as CNC programming and machining. Working alongside experienced engineers to gain valuable knowledge and practical experience for a future in engineering.

Wage

£12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 12.30pm

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

  • Train in basic measurements, assembly, safety, read drawings and many other manufacturing processes
  • Under supervision operate CNC Milling Machines, Horizontal Boring Machines, Turning & Lathes, drill presses, cut off saws  
  • Edit and update CNC programs 
  • Rebuild dies and components
  • Clean fixtures
  • Change fixtures in presses  
  • Inspect fixtures
  • Adhere to all safety directives/requirements within the area and facility
  • Practice good house keeping

Where you'll work

52 HUTTON CLOSE
CROWTHER
WASHINGTON
NE38 0AH

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • College attendance will be one day a week at Sunderland College City Campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 - 9)
  • Maths (grade 4 - 9)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Crowther Engineering is a long established and highly experienced precision engineering and tool making company. We serve a variety of industries including commercial vehicles, offshore oil & gas, defence, renewable energy and general engineering/manufacturing.

http://crowthereng.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of the apprenticeship there is also the possibility of moving into a full-time role offering real opportunities for career progression within the company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338209.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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