Apprentice CNC Turner and Miller

TYLER BROS (SUTTON IN ASHFIELD)LTD

Nottinghamshire (NG17 7ER)

Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 March 2026

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Summary

Do you like working with your hands? Do you like taking things to bits and understanding how it works? Do you enjoy problem solving? Are you creative? Do you have strong math skills? Are you looking for a lifetime career with a local company and to eventually be the top of your game. A career in engineering with Tybro could be for you.

Wage

£16,224 a year

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28 days paid holidays + 5 additional days after 5 yrs of service

Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 6:45am- 3:30pm Friday 6:45am- 2:30pm

39 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 5 April 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

  • Shadowing our skilled machinists to learn the fundamentals in CNC and manual machining and best practice
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings and programming CNC Milling machines using Heidenhain control on and Fanuc control within our Turning department
  • Knowledge of various machining techniques and equipment, feeds and speeds and tooling
  • Ability to use precision measuring tools and instruments
  • Understanding of materials properties and selection
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities
  • Health and safety awareness and compliance
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes
  • Learning all aspects of machine maintenance

Where you'll work

Hunt Close, Lowmoor Business Park
Kirkby-In-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 7ER

Training

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

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Tybro (as we are also known) was founded before the First World War and has been a part of the changing technology that has transformed the engineering world for the past century.
Progressing from motor and electrical engineers to precision engineering, Tyler Bros soon established an enviable reputation for its excellent standards – and today we continue to go from strength to strength.
Tybro are a heritage engineering company specialising in Machining Fabrication and Assembly we are looking to develop the next generation of UK engineers Apprentice CNC Millers Turners.

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

Company benefits

Free Car Park
Company Pension Scheme
Paid overtime available
Canteen + pool table
15% discount at Castle Rock Brewery’s online shop (18+)
Use of Tybro’s Nottingham Forest Season Tickets

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity to progress into a full time, permanent role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Leoni

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018908.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)