CNC Setter Apprentice

MIMTEC LTD

FAREHAM (PO16 7FF)

Closes in 31 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)

Posted on 11 February 2026

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Summary

Are you a self-motivated individual with a keen interest in a practical role? Are you keen to secure an apprenticeship which will support you to gain qualifications in a hands-on environment?

PETA are proud to be working with Mimtec to recruit and train a CNC Setter Apprentice based at their site in Fareham.

Wage

£16,500 a year

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Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Initially the role will be: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:05 After two years, it may change to swing shift: Week One: 06:00 - 14:05 Week Two: 14:00 - 22:05

38 hours 45 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

Duration

3 years 9 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 CNC Setter Apprentice, you will be trained to become highly skilled in manufacturing complex, precision parts and components from specialist materials using various machines:

Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Set up and operate 5‑axis CNC machines
  • Run existing CNC router programs
  • Assist in programming, setting, and machining new projects
  • Read and interpret technical drawings and work packs
  • Provide support to CNC trimming operators
  • Carry out basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Use measuring tools including verniers, height gauges, and radii gauges
  • Contribute to continuous improvement activities by helping identify opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and workshop housekeeping

Where you'll work

UNIT D
JTEN TRADE PARK
WICKHAM ROAD
FAREHAM
PO16 7FF

Training

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

Training provider

PETA LIMITED

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

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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

  • As a CNC Setter Apprentice, you will be studying a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship
  • Throughout your Apprenticeship with Mimtec, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.
  • You will attend PETA’s Havant training centre for off-the-job training, one day per week for 39 months of the apprenticeship.
    Overall duration 45 months

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

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

Skills

  • Can-do attitude
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Real interest in learning
  • Real interest in development
  • Good co-ordination
  • Methodical and logical
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Learn through instruction

About this employer

Mimtec is an owner-managed thermoforming company started in 2006. It specialises in vacuum forming, pressure forming and 5-axis trimming, with a strong plastic fabrication department. It has continued to develop and grow over the last 20 years, which is a testimony to the commitment of our team to providing an excellent service to our clients.

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

Company benefits

  • Free parking 
  • Medical Cash Benefit Scheme 
  • Life Assurance Benefit Scheme  

After this apprenticeship

  • The career development opportunities at Mimtec are extensive. We have a strong track record of investing in our apprentices and allowing them to progress to more advanced roles
  • As you progress, the role will naturally expand to include additional responsibilities the more you put into the apprenticeship. The more you will gain from the opportunities available
  • During the first two years of your apprenticeship, you will rotate through multiple departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business
  • This will provide a solid foundation before you move into a more focused specialism in CNC setting

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PETA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014588.

Apply now

Closes in 31 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.