Selwood Pump - Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship
SELWOOD PUMP CO LTD
Hall Green (B28 0LG)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
Posted on 13 May 2026
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Summary
Varied and diverse 4-year machining apprenticeship that will develop as experience, skills and educational studies progress. Based at a small pump manufacturing company that is well established and respected in field. Opportunities for diversification and further development into different areas of business upon completion of apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£17,056 a year
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours when at Selwood Pump: Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 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
During your apprenticeship, you will be working towards the following competencies:
- Machining apprenticeship
- Use both conventional and CNC milling machines and centre lathes to produce components in various materials for use in the assembly of pumps and fabricated bespoke units
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- Use measuring equipment to achieve required quality requirements
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Where you'll work
188 Robin Hood Lane
Hall Green
B28 0LG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EEF 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
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training - in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace
- Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
- Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
- In house training in line with your requirements
- Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
- On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Machining Technician
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to the programme
- Communication skills
- Patience
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Time Keeping
About this employer
Established in 1967, Selwood Pump Company Limited distribute and manufacture a wide range of pumps for a diverse range of industry sectors.
The company has a vision to educate all our customers in the selection and application of any pump to ensure it is the most economic/environmental solution to any pumping problem.
From our manufacturing and service facility in Birmingham, Selwood Pump Company can supply a range of pumps and systems to fulfil most customers exacting requirements.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential opportunity to continue to HNC upon completion of apprenticeship and further education
- Opportunity to progress into other areas of business, such as sales, service or engineering design
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EEF LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031588.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 29 May 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.