Level 3 Machining Apprenticeship
BROXTON INDUSTRIES LTD
CIRENCESTER (GL7 1YS)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 March 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a Fabrication and Turning Apprentice to join our skilled team in Cirencester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in metal fabrication and turning while contributing to high-quality projects that serve clients across the region.
- Wage
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£18,252 a year
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assist in the fabrication of sheet metal components using hand tools, power tools and the latest laser cutting and punch technology's
- Learn and apply machining techniques on CNC machines
- Develop your skills in manufacturing processes across multiple disciplines
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Follow technical drawings and specifications accurately
- Support the team in meeting production deadlines
- Develop mechanical knowledge through hands-on experience
Where you'll work
48 ELLIOTT ROAD
LOVE LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CIRENCESTER
GL7 1YS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
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 Apprenticeship Standard
- On the job training in the workplace
- Taught sessions via New College Swindon
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (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
- Team working
- Work ethic
Other requirements
- Basic mechanical background
- Good manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions
- Strong work ethic and team spirit
- Good manual dexterity and attention to detail
- Ability to follow instructions
- Strong work ethic and team spirit
- Prior experience in metalworking would be a benefit
- Enthusiasm for developing a career in manufacturing
About this employer
Broxton Industries Ltd is a leading metalwork subcontractor based in the heart of the Cotswolds. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality sheet metalwork, CNC machining, and finishing services using the latest technology. Our dedicated team is committed to excellence and customer satisfaction.
After this apprenticeship
- Skilled CNC machinist or multi skilled fabricator
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Erin Foye
erin.foye@newcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019350.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:59pm)