Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Technician

HILL ENGINEERING (CATFORD) LTD

ORPINGTON (BR5 3RZ)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 5 May 2026

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Summary

Hill Engineering would like to find candidates who wish to learn from our immense knowledge in the precision engineering industry. The majority of the parts we manufacture are our own range of highly prestigious products that we manufacture at our factory in Orpington.

Wage

£19,760 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 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

Successful candidates will be trained in the following:

  • Understanding of technical engineering drawings used for manufacturing
  • Following job cards, procedures and instructions from the team leader
  • Understanding the uses of various cutting tools
  • Setting of various Mill/Turn CNC machines
  • Setting of tool offsets and understanding wear offsets on CNC Machines
  • Submitting of first-off parts to inspection
  • Use of inspection equipment including Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges etc.
  • Measuring of component parts as they are produced

Applicants should have:

  • An excellent attitude in their work ethics
  • Have good attention to detail
  • Be able to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a team
  • Keeping a clean and safe working area and understanding all aspects of Health and Safety within the workshop
  • Applicants must also be punctual, reliable and have a mature and professional outlook

Where you'll work

VALLEY HOUSE
CRAY AVENUE
ORPINGTON
BR5 3RZ

Training

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

Training provider

MID-KENT COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Machining (Knowledge)
  • City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence)
  • Training at Hill Engineering, Orpington
  • Day Release - Midkent College

Requirements

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Highly driven and motivated
  • Have pride in the workplace
  • Computer literate

About this employer

Established in 1954 Hill Engineering is a family owned business that has its own range of highly prestigious products that it sells worldwide via its own distribution network as well as taking on sub-contract machining for many varied industries.

After this apprenticeship

  • Further opportunity into programing of CNC Machines & CAM Systems

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HILL ENGINEERING (CATFORD) LTD

Paul Hill

cv@hill-engineering.co.uk

01689837777

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029895.

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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026