Trainee CNC & Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
PROTEC GROUP LTD
TACHBROOK PARK (CV34 6YB)
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026
Posted on 15 May 2026
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Summary
Are you practical, hands on and genuinely interested in engineering, manufacturing and creating high quality products?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Workshop Operator to join a busy and growing business working across luxury brands, producing diverse projects using plastics, metals and composites.
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual Performance Review
25 days holiday + Day of leave on your Birthday
Real progression and training (Up to Degree level for the right candidate)
Busy, growing business
Exposure to high end luxury projects - Training course
- Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
What makes this different?
This is not repetitive “same thing every day” manufacturing.
You will be involved in:
- CNC set up and operation (with full training)
- Manual lathe work
- CAD design using SolidWorks for jigs and fixtures
- Assembly work requiring skill and precision
- Marking out, cutting and measuring
- Hydraulic press usage
- General workshop activities
- Working with specialist adhesives and materials
- Supporting projects across luxury, bespoke and varied sectors
Career development:
You will initially be trained in CNC set and operate, with the long term goal of progressing into programming using updated software and broader CAD capability
Environment:
You will work closely with our GM and Senior Machine Shop Engineer, both of whom have strong experience developing graduates and fresh talent, with a real passion for giving back and helping people grow
We are looking for:
- Great attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Pride in your work
- Respect for colleagues and departments
- Hands on mindset
- Interest in engineering / manufacturing
- Good practical skills
- Desire to build a long term career
Culture:
The owners view is simple:
This is not just a business, it is ours
That means:
- Pride in standards
- Keeping the workshop tidy
- Respecting equipment and materials
- Taking ownership
- Working as part of a team
Where you'll work
UNIT 5
T1300
PLATO CLOSE
TACHBROOK PARK
CV34 6YB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
- Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
- Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
- Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
- Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
- Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
- Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
- Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
- Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
- Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
- Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
- Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
- Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
- Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
- Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
- Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
- Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
- Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Training schedule
- Day Release for Higher Education at WCG's University Centre at Rugby College
- Depending on interview assessment a decision for Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeship through to Level 6 Engineering Apprenticeship will be discussed
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
T Level in:
BTEC in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Applicants must meet entry criteria. If you do not have a Level 3 qualification (BTEC Engineering, T Level Engineering or A Levels Maths, Physics/Engineering), please do not apply. This is for Level 4-6 only.
About this employer
PROTEC Group is a unique manufacturing supplier based in Warwickshire, specialising in prototype and low volume parts. Our exhaustive range of engineering capabilities also include medium volume production, metrology, design and consultancy.
After this apprenticeship
- If you are the type of person who wants more than “just a job”, enjoys variety and wants to learn real engineering, CAD and CNC skills in a business where attitude matters, this could be an outstanding first step
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Sarah Ashmore
sashmore@warwickshire.ac.uk
07740419319
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032106.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026