Engine Machinist Apprentice

CAMBRIDGE REBORES LTD

CAMBRIDGE (CB25 0BT)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 August 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to learn about engine rebuilding & reconditioning from experienced technicians.

Wage

£12,480 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 - Friday 8.30am - 3pm

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Disassemble cylinder heads and prepare them for machining
  • Inspect engine components to see if they can be reused or need replacing
  • Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and dial gauges
  • Pressure test cylinder heads to check for internal cracks or leaks
  • Clean and prepare components using specialised workshop equipment
  • Maintain job cards to accurately track work progress for our customers

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
BROAD ROAD BUSINESS PARK
NORTH STREET
CAMBRIDGE
CB25 0BT

Training

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

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
  • Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
  • Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
  • Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
  • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
  • Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
  • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
  • Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
  • Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
  • Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
  • Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
  • Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
  • Mount and set the required workholding devices
  • Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
  • Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
  • Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
  • Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
  • Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
  • Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
  • Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
  • Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
  • Produce components which meet the specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
  • Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
  • Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
  • Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
  • Plan the technical support operation before they start
  • Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
  • Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Training schedule

Engineering Operative Level 2.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Keen interest in cars, engines

About this employer

Cambridge Rebores Ltd is a specialist engine rebuilding and re-machining workshop based in Burwell. We take pride in precision craftsmanship and we work with a wide variety of engine components ranging from the early 1900s to modern-day vehicles. Our clients come from all over the UK, including garages, professional classic car restorers, race teams, and individual enthusiasts.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Opportunity for a full-time role on completion of the apprenticeship
  • Clear path for long term career progression in engineering

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAMBRIDGE REBORES LTD

Ian

email@cambridge-rebores.co.uk

01638 743797

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049819.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 25 September 2026 at 11:59pm)