Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
ABELGLASS TRADE SUPPLIES LTD
BLACKPOOL (FY3 7LX)
Closes in 11 days (Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 June 2026
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Summary
Abelglass are recruiting for an apprentice. You will be involved in all aspects of glass processing, including cutting, handling, finishing, and carrying out quality checks on a wide range of products. You will also support the routine maintenance of machinery to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our busy production facility.
- Wage
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£17,680 to £28,089.10, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 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
We’re looking for a motivated and hardworking apprentice with a keen eye for detail and a genuine interest in developing a skilled trade.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn within a hands-on environment that combines technical precision with creativity. You’ll play an active role in producing high-quality, bespoke glass products, while gaining a full understanding of the processes behind them.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Cutting
- Processing
- Handling
- Inspecting glass to ensure it meets our high standards
- Assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the machinery used throughout our factory.
There is a lot to learn, so a positive attitude and a willingness to listen, learn, and follow each stage of our processes carefully will be essential. Full training will be provided as you build your skills and confidence over time.
Where you'll work
361 BLACKPOOL OLD ROAD
BLACKPOOL
FY3 7LX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
More training information
STANDARD & LEVEL
The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 3 Machining Technician Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
We’re a family-run business that takes great pride in quality workmanship, strong teamwork, and supporting the development of our people. If you’re looking to build a long-term career in a skilled trade, we’d genuinely love to hear from you.
Having served the Fylde Coast for over 45 years, we’ve built a reputation for consistently delivering high-quality installations, backed by excellent and well-documented customer satisfaction. At Abelglass, we are committed to providing the very best in double glazing and glass solutions, using reliable products and delivering great service at fair and competitive prices.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship, there is the potential for a full-time, permanent position. The apprentice will continue to build on their skills, with further training in advanced glass processing techniques, machinery operation, and quality control.
Long-term progression could include developing into a senior operator, specialising in CNC machining, or taking on additional responsibilities within production, maintenance, or team support roles.
We are committed to investing in our people and supporting career progression for those who show the right attitude, dedication, and willingness to grow within the company. Many of our team have built long-term careers with us, and we’re keen to support the right candidate in doing the same.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038061.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm)