Apprentice Machining Technician
JOHN KING CHAINS LTD
LEEDS (LS25 6NS)
Closes in 29 days (Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 26 March 2026
Contents
Summary
- Full apprenticeship programme with structured training and development
- Mentored, hands-on experience in an established manufacturing environment
- Career progression opportunities within engineering and manufacturing disciplines
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
8:30- 17:30
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 April 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
- Assist in setting up and operating conventional and CNC machine tools (e.g., lathes, milling, grinding) to produce precision machined parts in line with production requirements
- Monitor machine performance and component quality; make adjustments to feeds, speeds or tooling to maintain accuracy and efficiency
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions and technical documentation to plan and execute machining tasks
- Produce, validate and assist with editing CNC programmes where required
- Inspect machined components using appropriate gauges and measuring equipment to ensure conformity with tolerances and specifications
- Report and document discrepancies, defects or deviations and assist with corrective action
- Support continuous improvement and quality improvement initiatives within the department
- ttend and engage in off-the-job training provided by the apprenticeship training provider
- Build competence in the apprenticeship standard’s knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) through guided practice and formal learning
- Prepare for and complete assessments, including practical demonstrations, technical interview and knowledge test at end-point assessment (EPA)
Where you'll work
NEW CLIMAX WORKS
LANCASTER CLOSE
SHERBURN IN ELMET
LEEDS
LS25 6NS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
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
- Training will take place at Printworks Campus, Leeds
- You will attend college one day per week
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
The enterprise began by producing plain pedestal bearings for coal mining pit tubs. Expansion came with the rapid mechanisation of the collieries and the need for chain conveying equipment. In the early days it was supply to one industry in one region.
The Company has enjoyed unrivalled success and expansion in the last decade. Today it operates from five locations Worldwide and exports mechanical handling equipment to over 65 countries.
The business is now focused on provision of a total supply package to the materials handling industry. Comprising chains & sprockets to conveyor systems and their eventual installation and maintenance. John King Site Services division is the most recent addition to the equipment and supply portfolio.
The modern business employs best in class manufacturing techniques including CNC machining, Fibre laser technology and Robotics. This ensures highest quality, consistent and competitive product. All manufacturing is conducted within the dictates of ISO 9001 to the latest 2015 standard to ensure quality objectives are monitored and maintained.
Our people are at the heart of our Kingdom, constantly driving the business forward whilst showing commitment and dedication to make us the success we are.
Together we search for continuous improvement and product innovation.
After this apprenticeship
- Full time position
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
apprenticeships@leedscitycollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023625.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11:59pm)