Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice
JOHN GUEST LIMITED
West Drayton (UB7 8JL)
Closes in 16 days (Saturday 18 April 2026)
Posted on 2 April 2026
Contents
Summary
As a machinist, you will gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry while developing essential skills in tooling, maintenance, and engineering. This apprenticeship is designed to provide you with the foundation for a successful career in engineering and manufacturing.
- 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, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 6 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
This entry-level position offers comprehensive training to build your technical knowledge, practical skills, and understanding of tooling processes to support production and manufacturing operations.
This apprenticeship is designed to provide you with the foundation for a successful career in engineering and manufacturing.
Position Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the maintenance, repair, and modification of tooling and equipment.
- Learn to inspect tools for wear and damage to meet required standards.
- Support in diagnosing faults and identifying solutions under supervision.
- Develop skills in operating machinery such as lathes, milling machines, and grinders.
- Learn to read and interpret technical drawings and CAD designs.
- Gain an understanding of material properties and precision measurement tools.
- Follow all company health and safety guidelines.
- Learn about risk assessments and proper PPE use.
- Assist in inspecting completed tools to ensure they meet technical specifications.
- Work closely with experienced engineers and toolmakers to develop skills.
Knowledge, Skills & Expertise
- No prior experience required; training will be provided.
- Basic understanding of mechanical principles or experience with practical tasks is desirable.
- Familiarity with hand tools or technical drawing would be an advantage but is not essential.
- A positive attitude and a strong commitment to developing technical skills.
Competencies / Behaviours
- Strong practical skills with an interest in engineering and manufacturing.
- Good problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to learning.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to ask questions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organisational skills and time management abilities.
This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. The Employee may be asked from time to time to carry out other duties as reasonably required or to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of the Employee’s Principal Statement of Terms & Conditions of Service/Contract of Employment.
Where you'll work
Reliance Worldwide Corporation (Uk) Limited, Horton Road, Yiewsley, West Drayton, England, UB7 8JL
West Drayton
UB7 8JL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)
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
Apprentices will be required to attend Uxbridge college one day per week, working towards completion of necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will be required to complete:
- Work towards gaining a full Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship qualification.
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
- Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours.
- Standard and End Point Assessment.
Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- maths (grade 4-9)
- English (grade 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Problem solving skills
- Organisation skills
- Logical
About this employer
Manufacturer of plumbing solutions
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to you being offered a permanent role with the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024823.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Saturday 18 April 2026)
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