Machining Apprentice

NASMYTH COVENTRY LIMITED

Wimborne (BH21 7RW)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 25 June 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your engineering career with a Machining Apprenticeship at Nasmyth. Learn manual and CNC milling and turning, programming, tooling, and inspection techniques while working alongside skilled engineers in a leading aerospace manufacturing environment.

• Wage:

  £17,238 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Hourly rate of pay increases from the 2nd year of the apprenticeship for students over the age of 18 as outlined below: Year 2 and Over Under 18 - £8.50ph 18-20 - £12.35ph 21 and over - £14.21ph

• Training course: Machining technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Thursday 07:15 - 4:45 & Friday 07:15 - 12:15.

  39 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 14 September 2026

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  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 a Machining Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced engineers and learn a range of machining and manufacturing skills within a busy aerospace engineering environment. Your duties will include:

• Learning all aspects of manual and CNC milling and turning
• Assisting with the machining of stainless steel, aluminium and other engineering materials
• Learning how to set tools and operate machinery safely
• Developing CNC programming skills
• Using a variety of measuring and inspection equipment
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Completing job cards and production documentation
• Following health and safety procedures and working to 5S standards
• Supporting the production team to manufacture high-quality aerospace components

As your skills and knowledge develop, you will take on increasing responsibility and gain experience across all aspects of machining and engineering manufacture.

Where you'll work

78-82 Cobham Road
Ferndown Industrial Estate
Wimborne
BH21 7RW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

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

The successful candidate will work towards a recognised Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. Training will be delivered through a combination of practical workplace learning and off-the-job training with the training provider. The apprentice will receive hands-on training from experienced machinists, developing skills in manual and CNC milling and turning, machine setting, tooling, CNC programming, inspection techniques, and engineering drawing interpretation. Working within an aerospace manufacturing environment, the apprentice will gain experience machining stainless steel, aluminium and other engineering materials while learning industry-standard quality requirements, manufacturing processes, and health and safety procedures.

More training information

Additional in-house training will be provided on company systems, production processes, measuring equipment, customer specifications, and 5S workplace standards. The training provider will confirm details of the apprenticeship programme, qualification content, and attendance arrangements.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 2 more subjects (grade 4 or above)
• English (grade 4 or above)
• Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

Nasmyth is a leading aerospace and defence engineering group providing world-class manufacturing, assembly and engineering services to customers across the globe. With expertise in precision machining, fabrication, welding, assembly and special processes, Nasmyth supports some of the world's most demanding aerospace programmes. The company is committed to investing in advanced manufacturing technology and developing future engineering talent. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain hands-on industry experience, and develop the skills needed for a successful career in engineering within a high-quality aerospace manufacturing environment.

https://www.nasmyth.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Medical Cash Back
• Free Parking

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Progression to full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038990.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026