Machinist Apprentice
GULMAY LTD
St Mawgan Newquay (TR8 4RY)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
Posted on 15 May 2026
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Summary
Apprentice Machinist role involving factory-wide training, manual and CNC machining, milling and turning, quality control, engineering drawings, TPM maintenance, and continuous improvement. Gain hands-on experience, meet deadlines, complete projects, and learn CAD design using Autodesk Inventor.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working Days: Monday to Friday
Working Times: Monday to Thursday 07:30- 16:00, Friday 07:30- 13:00
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 15 June 2026
- Duration
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4 years 3 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
The primary purpose of the Apprentice Machinist is learning all aspects of the Gulmay production process, with primary focus on the learning of machine processes and design.
Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities
- You will work for the Production Engineer who will act as your in-house mentor
- Follow all aspects of H&S including Safe Systems of Work, the correct use of PPE, WI Ms etc. and always be responsible at work
- Take full responsibility of time and attendance. Always be on time and take breaks at the appropriate times
- You will learn production processes at Gulmay moving between cells as your apprenticeship progresses and understand the processes in each individual Cell
- You will learn, understand and follow WI M's in the area you are working in or the machine you are working on. These will show you the safest and correct way to work in an area or a machine
- You will become familiar with hand tools and measuring equipment as you progress including using verniers, micrometers, height gauges, DTls etc.
- Learn and understaf'!d machining processes within the machine shops; this will include operating, setting and eventually programming machinery
- Work closely with the quality dept. ensuring all work is secondary checked and is produced against the drawings supplied
- Assist the Production Engineer with daily throughput, new designs, machining processes and any other reasonable requests
- Assist in the maintenance of machinery
- Learn to use continuous improvement methodologies such as 5S & Kaizen
- Maintain a clean, safe working environment following H&S guidelines
- Understand the importance of working collaboratively with the assembly, casting and finishing departments
- Be flexible when required
- Carry out duties or other tasks when instructed by the Production Engineer
Where you'll work
Sector 2, Units 3 8
Aerohub Business Park
St Mawgan Newquay
TR8 4RY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE
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 weekly (term time) at a Truro-Penwith College campus
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
- Basic machining and factory experience desirable
- Must be a strong, enthusiastic leamer with a positive mindset willing to progress and work hard to do so
About this employer
We are a UK based company founded over 40 years ago, who manufacture high voltage components (Newquay site) which are made for high powered generators which are manufactured at our Surrey site.
We also have sites in the US, China and Germany.
http://www.gulmay.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Staff pension
Cycle to work
Quarterly bonus scheme
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- On completion of a successful apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full-time position
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE
chris.davies@gulmay.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031316.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.