Machinist Apprentice
Safran Aerospace
Wolverhampton (WV10 7EH)
Closes on Tuesday 3 February 2026
Posted on 15 December 2025
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Summary
Safran Aerospace, the home of Actuation Systems, who are leading experts in fly-by-wire, hydraulics and electro-hydraulic actuation design, are looking to take on a Machinist Apprentice. You will work on state-of-the-art technology to deliver high value manufacturing expertise to our global customers.
- Wage
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£15,500 a year
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, between 8:00am - 4:45pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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4
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
As a CNC Machinist, your learning will consist of training on a variety of machines such as Milling, Turning & Grinding Machines. Your time will be split between attending In-Comm Training Centre in Telford, where you will spend time learning basic engineering skills, and on-site putting your learning into practice, where you will learn from our skilled engineers the basic principles and underpinning knowledge needed for your career.
Your duties will include:
- Producing Components using Hand Fitting techniques
- Preparing and Using Milling MachinesProducing CAD Models (drawings) using a CAD system
- Producing Engineering Project Plans
- Preparing and Using CNC Machining Centres
- General Welding Applications
- Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisation Safety Requirements
Where you'll work
Stafford Road
Fordhouses
Wolverhampton
WV10 7EH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
This is a Level 3 Machining apprenticeship, delivered over a 30-month period.
The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ, for the first 7 months.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Builds rapport with people
- Proactive self starter
- Enthusiast to learn new skills
- Have a passion for engineering
Other requirements
If you are successful at the first stage interview, you will be required to attend an assessment day at In-Comm. This will take place during the Easter holidays.
About this employer
In the United Kingdom, Safran Aerospace designs, develops, manufactures and supports a comprehensive range of solutions for ministries of defence, integrators, aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business-jet operators and many other customers worldwide. We help make military missions more effective, pilots more aware and flights safer and more enjoyable. We are strongly committed to investing in the UK, where Safran Aerospace provides a workforce that adds value to the UK economy and supports the extended supply chain. We create our own intellectual property and contribute to the exportation of aerospace and defense products and systems outside Europe. Through our collaboration with the European aerospace and defense industrial base, including small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-caps, Safran Aerospace in the UK brings affordable and disruptive technologies and capabilities to the collective development, competitiveness and security interests of Europe. World-class facilities combine with a dedicated and talented workforce from across the UK to create a single-minded commitment: redefining aerospace in ways that expand what our customers can achieve.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, your professional career will begin with your role in your designated department. Your career will then be driven by your personal ambition and drive and fully supported by the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005227.
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Closes on Tuesday 3 February 2026
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