Engineering Apprentice
TENABLE SCREW CO LTD
Merton (SW19 3UB)
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Posted on 21 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Tenable is a family-owned precision engineering company with over 70 CNC sliding head machines at its London site and more than 250 across the UK. The company is looking for an apprentice to work with experienced CNC engineers and develop the skills needed to become a competent precision engineer.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Working pattern is Monday -Thursday 7am - 4pm, Friday 7am - 1pm. You will attend Kingston College one day per week, during the college term.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
As the Engineering Apprentice, you will be responsible for setting up and operating CNC machines, ensuring that machinery operates according to specifications, monitoring machine tools and equipment, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Duties will also include:
- Interpret technical drawings
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimise machine performance
- Adherence to safety protocols and procedures is paramount in this role
Where you'll work
16 Deer Park Road
Merton
SW19 3UB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Training schedule
You will attend Kingston College for your off-the-job training, where you will complete a Level 3 qualification in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. During your apprenticeship as an Engineering Fitter you will develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to support the fitting, assembly, testing, and maintenance of engineering components.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
- Use hand tools, measuring equipment, and assembly techniques.
- Carry out fitting, installation, and basic maintenance tasks.
- Identify and help solve faults on components and assemblies.
- Work safely and to quality standards at all times.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Number skills
- Patience
About this employer
Tenable is a well established and experienced precision engineering company manufacturing millions of precision CNC turned parts and machined components to customer specifications. They are members of the British Turned Parts Manufacturers Association and have built a reputation for the supply and manufacture of precision turned parts both economically and efficiently, from prototype parts to mass production quantities. This ensures customers return and install Tenable as an integral & reliable part of their component sourcing strategy. ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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
A number of our Engineering Apprentices go on to complete the HNC and HND we offer at Kingston College. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will be able to register with either EngTech for Engineering Technician or IMechE for Engineering Technician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH THAMES COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032950.
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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
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