Engineering Operative Apprentice

MACHINE TECH ENGINEERING LTD

WEST MIDLANDS (WS10 0NQ)

Closes in 17 days (Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 July 2026

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Summary

Machine Tech Engineering is seeking an Apprentice to learn key skills in precision engineering, including reading drawings, selecting tools, writing CNC programmes, setting up machines, and assisting with inspections. A great hands-on opportunity to start your career.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 7.00am - 4.00pm and Friday 7.00am - 11.00am.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 October 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Learn to switch on a machine and add a reference ready to start
  • Learn how to check a machine's oil levels and top up if required
  • Start a machine off and check sizes are in tolerance
  • Change tools if worn and adjust offsets to correct size
  • Sorting out measuring equipment and seeing where it's kept 

Where you'll work

UNIT 1 WODEN BUSINESS PARK
WODEN ROAD SOUTH
WEDNESBURY
WEST MIDLANDS
WS10 0NQ

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

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • This is a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, Mechanical pathway, delivered over a period of 15 months
  • The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 1 day per week for the first year, and the company for the rest of the time accompanied by assessor visits

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4-9 minimum)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Machine Tech Engineering is an independent family business, manufacturing repetition turned parts and precision turned parts with an excellent reputation for its high quality and swift service. A reliable staff of experienced setters and engineers enable us to give our customers a personal service in producing high precision turned parts. Since the the company was founded we have supplied high quality turned components accurately and repeatedly and are approved suppliers to numerous ISO 9002 accredited companies. We pride ourselves on keeping to agreed delivery dates and exceeding all quality expectations.

https://www.machinetechengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

Opportunity to progress to shop floor Supervisor / Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Aimee

aimeen@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041888.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:59pm)