Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprentice
NORBAR TORQUE TOOLS LIMITED
Oxfordshire (OX16 3JU)
Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
Posted on 22 January 2026
Contents
Summary
Are you passionate about precision engineering and ready to launch a rewarding career in manufacturing? Norbar Torque Tools, a world leading specialist in torque control equipment based in Banbury, is looking for a CNC Machinist Apprentice to join their team.
- Wage
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£19,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday
07:00 to 17:15
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 August 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
This is an ideal opportunity to begin your engineering career with a global leader in torque technology and precision manufacturing.
You will gain hands on experience with high precision machinery, learn from industry experts, and work towards recognised engineering qualifications. You’ll play a key role in producing high accuracy torque tools and measurement systems used across the automotive, aerospace, energy, and wider engineering sectors.
What you will do:
- Learn to operate, set, and program CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinery
- Work with highprecision tools, equipment, and modern manufacturing technologies
- Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
- Collaborate with experienced engineers, machinists, and technicians
What this employer is looking for:
- A genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving
- Enthusiasm to learn, develop new skills, and grow within a supportive team
Where you'll work
Norbar Torque Tools Limited
Wildmere Road
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 3JU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
- Warwick Trident College, 2 Days per week term time only
- Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship
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
- Willingness to learn
- Reliability and Punctuality
- Practical, hands on mindset
Other requirements
- A genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problemsolving
- Enthusiasm to learn, develop new skills, and grow within a supportive team
- Candidates must attend an initial interview with the employer, followed by a longer second interview stage
- Please consider the employers location and how you will get to work and college
About this employer
Norbar Torque Tools is a leading UK manufacturer specialising in torque control equipment used across engineering, automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing industries. Based in Banbury, the company designs and builds high precision torque wrenches, calibration systems, and measurement tools that help ensure safety, accuracy, and quality in mechanical work.
As a global brand with a strong reputation for innovation and engineering excellence, Norbar offers apprentices the chance to learn hands on skills, work with advanced technology, and develop a longterm career in a highly respected engineering environment.
https://www.norbar.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 days holiday
Non-guaranteed bonus scheme
Generous contributory pension plan/life assurance
Access to an award-winning on-site restaurant & lifestyle benefits
Employee assistance program/ongoing professional support
After this apprenticeship
- Become a fully skilled CNC Machinist at Norbar Torque Tools
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010053.
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Closes on Friday 27 March 2026