Engineering Apprentice Machining

KESTREL VALVE & ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD

GLOUCESTER (GL2 5DX)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship will include machining- lathe, milling, horizontal borer use. Doing bench work and learning valves to know what you are machining. Working closely with the other valve technicians. Being responsible for your own workscope and quality of work.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
7.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Thursday. 7.00am to 1:30pm, Friday.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

4 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

Your job duties will include:

  • Machining- lathe, milling, horizontal borer use
  • Bench work - learn valves to know what you are machining
  • Work closely with the other valve technicians
  • Be responsible for your own workscope and quality of work 
  • A flexible and reliable approach is more important than relevant experience
  • Overhaul, test and calibrate of all types of valves
  • Workshop duties
  • On-site work will be critical to support the work we offer, may require occasional overnight stays as necessary

Where you'll work

UNIT 3
WOODROW WAY
GLOUCESTER
GL2 5DX

Training

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

Training provider

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

About this employer

KVS’s extensive services are delivered for a UK-wide client base operating in multiple industrial sectors, including Energy from Waste, Power, Chemical, Steel, Refineries, Water, Food & Beverage.

We work on-site and at our fully equipped workshop in Gloucester, where we complete major overhauls, modifications and calibrations. The 5,000 sq ft service centre includes testing, machining, and spraying facilities.

https://kestrelvalve.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Employer Training & Apprenticeships

apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk

0345 155 2020

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017928.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 16 March 2026 at 11:59pm)