Machining Technician Apprenticeship

S H MUFFETT LTD

TUNBRIDGE WELLS (TN2 3EH)

Closes on Saturday 25 July 2026

Posted on 18 May 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to undertake a Machining Technician Apprenticeship.

• Wage:

  £19,032 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  - Muffett is a 10 minute walk from High Brooms train station

  - There is a free car park on site.

  - PPE will be provided including a free uniform.

• Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
• Hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm.

  39 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  3

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

Under Supervision, you will be working on a variety of Machining techniques:

• Turning
• Grinding
• Gear Machining
• Inspection
• Assembly 

Where you'll work

ASHDOWN HOUSE
LAMBERTS ROAD
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
TN2 3EH

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 operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

Training schedule

Will be working on the companies shopfloor, once a week.

Requirements

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
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

In this role you will be standing for a long period of time. 

About this employer

Please see website

http://www.muffet.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

After applying candidates of interest they will be invited for work experience. Please be aware you will be standing for a long time.

Vacancy could begin immediately, depending on the candidates availablity. 

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

Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to potential permanent full-time employment with Muffett.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MID-KENT COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031587.

Apply now

Closes on Saturday 25 July 2026