Apprentice Engine Remanufacturer Level 3
W DRAKE (BRADFORD) LTD
WEST YORKSHIRE (BD4 7BG)
Closes in 12 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)
Posted on 26 January 2026
Contents
Summary
We now have a very rare opportunity to join the business in our workshop. We’re looking for someone with an interest in manual machine operation, engines and parts.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. 15-minute morning break and 45-minute lunch break daily.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 March 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
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Using machines including milling, lathes, borers, honing and other specialist machines
Dismantling and reassembling engines and component parts
Machine use including:
- Milling
- Lathes
- Borers
- Honing
- Assessing and diagnosing faults and identifying fixes
- Report writing, being able to effectively communicate work that is required and has already been carried out
Where you'll work
BOLLING ROAD
BRADFORD
WEST YORKSHIRE
BD4 7BG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CALDERDALE COLLEGE
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
Machining Technician Level 3.
Requirements
Desirable 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
- Team working
- Initiative
- reliable
- motivated
- positive attitude
- ability to work independently
- Flexibility
About this employer
Internal Combustion Engine Specialists.
Founded in 1946 by Willie Drake, W Drake is still a family run business.
With James McEvoy, Willie Drake’s great grandson, now as MD, W Drake is a family business with many years’ experience, consistently delivering high quality work.
Company benefits
- 21 days holiday, increasing by one day per each full year of service up to a maximum of 26 days
- Free onsite parking
- Christmas Shutdown
- Company Sick Pay
- Company Pension
After this apprenticeship
This role offers long-term opportunities within an established family business. For the right candidate, there is scope for increased responsibility and skill development. We value loyalty and commitment and aim to support employees in building a stable, rewarding future with the business.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CALDERDALE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010579.
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Closes in 12 days (Saturday 28 February 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.