Engineering Machinist Apprentice

HYDRAULIC PRECISION LIMITED

HORSEHAY (TF4 3EE)

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

Hydraulic Precision is looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team of engineers specialising in the manufacture and design of bespoke hydraulic cylinders. As an apprentice, you will be training in all aspects of engineering, but with emphasis on machining.

Wage

£21,736 a year

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Pay will be £8.50 for 16-17 year olds (£16,796 per annum)

Pay will be £11 for over 18's (£21,736 per annum)

Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 4:30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 2:30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Friday 24 April 2026

Duration

3 years

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

Daily/Weekly Tasks: 

  • Setting up and adjusting machine tools
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings
  • Measuring and inspecting components using precision tools
  • Maintaining a safe and clean working environment
  • Working as part of a skilled engineering team

Where you'll work

UNIT 7
BRIDGES BUSINESS PARK
BRIDGE ROAD
HORSEHAY
TF4 3EE

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 36 month period. The apprentice will attend the training centre In-Comm Training in Telford, TF3 3AJ, 2 and a half days per week for the first 14 months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 9-4 minimum)

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
  • Interest in Engineering
  • Good attention to detail
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

The ideal candidate should have a good attitude and the passion to become a skilled engineer.

About this employer

Hydraulic Precision are a small engineering company in Telford specialising in the manufacture & design of bespoke Hydraulic Cylinders.
We also offer a full repair service as well design and building full hydraulic systems.
We machine cylinders from 25mm bore up to 500mm bore and are active in all scopes of industry, from marine, mining, construction, materials handling,
and farming, to name but a few.

Company benefits

  • Structured on-the-job training 
  • Support from experienced engineers and mentors
  • Competitive apprentice wage

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available and potential career progression and opportunities within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Aimee Newman (In-Comm)

aimeen@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018048.

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Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 11:59pm)