Apprentice CNC Machine Operator Setter Programmer
SUPREME SURFACE TREATMENT ENGINEERI D
Little Burton West (DE14 1PP)
Closes in 14 days (Thursday 21 May 2026)
Posted on 7 May 2026
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Summary
You will perform essential duties to ensure that parts are machined to the specifications detailed in the engineering drawings and other related documents. A prime duty is to assure both quality and quantity by working closely with the team to provide in-process trouble shooting and evaluate the quality of the machined component.
- Wage
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£18,200 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:30pm.
Friday, 7:30am - 1:30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
Machine operator, setter, and programmer, manufacturing high precision components to customer and internal specifications, plus CAD design and other shop floor duties.
Over the Apprenticeship period you will learn to:
- Refer to specifications, drawings to understand the project effectively
- Read and interpret complex blueprints to comprehend work order
- Safely load and unload castings and raw material into the machinery
- Perform preventative and regular maintenance on tools used in all processes
- Confirm conformance of finished work to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary
- Ensure that all CNC machines are lubricated properly before each process initiation
- Create appropriate labour and time reports by following instructions provided by superiors
- Identify workmanship and material defects and deficiencies
- Provide tooling and fixturing improvement solutions as need during each machining procedure
- Complete all reports and other paperwork associated with machining projects in process
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Report any problems to appropriate setter/supervisor
Where you'll work
Little Burton West
DE14 1PP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Initiative
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Physical fitness
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Time-Management
Other requirements
Driving licence preferred. Some heavy lifting will be required.
About this employer
Leading manufacturers of Jigs, Racking systems, Baskets, Heaters, Coils and many other products for the Anodising & Electroplating industry
Our company’s main priority is to provide a fast and efficient service, supplying excellent quality products and solutions which fulfil our clients needs.
We use the latest CAD CAM technologies to produce precision components for many companies in aerospace, agriculture, automotive and food industries.
Utilizing our expertise in both metal finishing technologies and production manufacturing, we work with a range of specialist materials such as Titanium, Stainless Steel and various plastics.
We know that quality is crucial - our employee’s have been retained not only for their core skills in engineering but also because they have shown that they care about the products they make. We strive to refine our production techniques continuously.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completing a 3 month trial prior to enrolment on the apprenticeship, successful candidates will be employed full time, upon completion of a successful 3-month trial period. Apprenticeship enrolment will commence upon completion of a successful 3-month trial period.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030475.
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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 21 May 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.