CNC Machinist Apprentice
TRUFLO MARINE LTD
BIRMINGHAM (B6 7LG)
Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 June 2026
Contents
Summary
As a CNC Machinist apprentice you will play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing operations remain at the forefront of precision and efficiency. You will contribute directly to the production of high integrity components for the critical nuclear and navel marine sectors.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Friday, 7:30am - 1:00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 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
Daily/Weekly Tasks:
- Operate and support the setup of CNC machines to produce precision components to exact specifications.
- Ensure all machines are operated safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.
- Carry out routine checks and maintenance to ensure optimal machine performance.
- Work within a Lean production environment, supporting 5S, continuous improvement, and process optimisation.
- The CNC Machinist, in conjunction with the HSE Team and other members of the supervision team, will be liable for the health and safety of employees at Truflo Marine, required to maintain a safe work environment and proactively manage and promote health, safety and environmental management within their function and across the business.
- Ensure all employees are following the health and safety rules and challenge any behaviour that does not align to company standards.
Where you'll work
2 PRIORY ROAD
ASTON
BIRMINGHAM
B6 7LG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES 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
This is a Level 3 Machining apprenticeship, delivered over a 30 month period.
The apprentice will attend the training centre In-Comm Training Aldridge WS9 8UG for the first 7 months.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
IMI Process Automation engineer solutions that enhance the efficiency, sustainability and safety of your severe service applications.
In sectors like oil and gas, power and marine our products improve operations and process safety and protect your people and assets from pressure surges. With emissions reduction in mind we engineer sustainable technologies that help you curb the release of greenhouse gasses, and contribute to a cleaner energy supply.
We are committed to delivering breakthrough engineering for you. With our rich technical heritage and determination to innovate, we provide cutting edge automation technologies that support your sustainability, efficiency, and reliability goals. Our experts design comprehensive solutions tailored to your industry's unique needs, optimising plant performance, reducing downtime, and ensuring the safety of your people. Our technologies empower you to achieve operational excellence and stay competitive.
Company benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays, 10% pension match, life assurance, BHSF Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, Octopus EV scheme, and free financial advice through Bippit.
After this apprenticeship
After successful completion of the apprenticeship there will be a full time position as a CNC Setter Operator.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Aimee Newman (In-Comm)
aimeen@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034345.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)