Apprentice CNC Processing Operator (36271)

PP Group Ltd

Greater Manchester (OL9 7PH)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 19 September 2025)

Posted on 21 August 2025


Summary

Looking for a fantastic career? PP Group have an exciting apprenticeship, working with the latest cutting-edge CNC processing machinery producing amazing structures and technical components. You will support operators in the running of the CNC press brakes and rolling, drilling and edge prepping process.

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Between Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 29 September 2025

Duration

1 year 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

A normal day would include:

  • Learning and operating state of the art metal processing machinery
  • Learning and operating CNC press brakes and CNC rolls
  • Support operators in the operation of the edge prepping machinery
  • Learning to operate all touch screen machinery
  • Using a range of measuring equipment
  • Working from technical engineering diagrams
  • Quality inspection of components
  • To learn all company processes and support all operators
  • Loading and unloading finished products on to pallets
  • Also ensuring that all work areas are kept clean and tidy at all times
  • Apprentices may also be required to perform other duties as specified by the manager once competent and trained to do so

Access to a free Gym is also available.

PP Group offer a company profit related bonus at Christmas and a weekly bonus scheme.

They can also offer free onsite parking, free use of gym on site, chill out room with leisure facilities including darts, snooker and more, and a company pension.

How you will be supported?

  • Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company
  • A comprehensive training program has been developed by PP Group of Companies and you will be learning to operate the machinery relevant to your role

What will happen next?

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team.

You will then have the opportunity to find out:

  • More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
  • Any training you need to complete
  • What the next steps will be

How you could get there?

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

Where you'll work

Drury Point
Drury Lane
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL9 7PH

Training

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

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 2 Diploma in lean manufacturing qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Keen to learn
  • Enthusiastic
  • Self-motivated
  • Supportive of others
  • Accuracy
  • Physically fit for tasks
  • Presentable
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good timekeeping
  • Flexible
  • Positive attitude

About this employer

P.P. Plasma Ltd, established in 1995 is the stainless, aluminium and special metals division of the P.P. Group, offering: laser, water jet, plasma cutting services and saw profiling, for customers across a range of industries. They provide a number of processing services, including press braking and plate rolling, as well as fabrication and welding services. The Company fully embraces the P.P. Group philosophy of constant innovation, and are committed to investment and continual improvement which has seen their rise from strength to strength. The installation of a number of pioneering technologies has expanded their product portfolio and has enabled them to satisfy all their client’s requirements, from low level local needs to major multinational projects. This is a tremendously exciting opportunity for an apprentice who can rise to a challenging role working with a very experienced team, and enjoy being an integral part of the success of the Company.

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338487.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 19 September 2025)

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