Apprentice CNC Machinist Technician
ATLANTIC PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD
HANTS (GU46 6ET)
Closes on Friday 12 June 2026
Posted on 29 April 2026
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Summary
Amazing opportunity to join this high-tech engineering company primarily working in aerospace. Using the latest technology, in this wide-ranging apprenticeship you will learn to programme, set and operate computer-controlled machine tools to produce high-precision complex components.
- Wage
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£16,513 a year
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Year 1 under 18 £8.70 per hour (£317.55 pw)
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon-Thurs 08:00 – 16:30 (30 mins break) Fri 08:00 – 12:30 (no break).
36.5 for 1st year, 39 thereafter.
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 months
- Positions available
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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
As a CNC machinist with Atlantic, you will:
- Learn to programme, set and operate computer-controlled machine tools
- Using fixtures/chucks/work-holding devices
- Machining different types of materials and their properties
- Setting and checking cutting tools
- Measurement of components (metrology)
- Reading drawings and working in both metric and imperial
- Understanding machine tool feeds and speeds
- Using cutting fluids in machining and working safely in engineering
Where you'll work
ARAGON ROAD
BLACKBUSHE BUSINESS PARK
YATELEY
HANTS
GU46 6ET
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SIGTA 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
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved the following qualification;
EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge) Level: 3
Workplace qualification:
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering NVQ (Level 3 Diploma)
This will include on-site training at Atlantic Precision and at Farnborough College.
The final apprenticeship completion certificate will be issued on achievement of the above qualification and successful completion of end point assessment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
Good hand skills, ability to understand and communicate technical information. Organised, problem-solving and the ability to document/record information.
About this employer
Atlantic Precision Engineering is a well established company with over 50 years background and experience of providing a Precision Manufacturing Service to the Aerospace & most major industrial sectors. We offer a professional, responsive service for high quality CNC machining (including 5 axis) of metallic, plastic and composite components, mechanical & bonded assembly.
Company benefits
Atlantic Precision offer 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and offer a healthcare package.
After this apprenticeship
To become a fully trained and qualified CNC Machinist Technician with Atlantic Precision.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SIGTA LIMITED
Jacquie
jalstrom@sigta.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028862.
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Closes on Friday 12 June 2026