CNC/Manual Machinist Apprentice
PEAK PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT LTD
Works Road (SG6 1GB)
Closes in 24 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)
Posted on 17 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Are you looking for a CNC Manual Machinist Apprenticeship? Peak Production Equipment in Letchworth Garden City would like to hear from you. Peak Production Equipment manufacture a comprehensive range of test equipment which are used in the aerospace and defense industries.
- Wage
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£15,213.25 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Thursday 7/7:30am-4/4:30pm Friday 7am-12pm
38 hours 45 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
Do you have a genuine interest in mechanical engineering? Peak Production Equipment have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking, reliable individual with excellent attention to detail to come and join their outstanding team of mechanical engineers.
You will be supported and developed by the production manager and will learn all you need to know to be a highly skilled CNC Manual Machinist. You will be trained in mechanical engineering, all aspects of CNC machining and also manual machining.
So, what will you be learning?
- How to fully set and operate 3 axis CNC milling machines.
- You will be able to interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.
- Manual machining of parts. Turning experience is an advantage but not a must.
- You will help to improve cycle times and processes.
- You will be responsible for inspecting your own work.
Where you'll work
Peak House
Works Road
SG6 1GB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
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
- Level 3 Machining Technician
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- communication skills
- good timekeeping
- willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
Other requirements
Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Qualification gained will be the Level 3 Engineering Technician Machinist Pathway. College Attendance will be at the Leighton Buzzard campus, Applicants must take into consideration their commute to both the workplace and college.
About this employer
Peak manufactures a comprehensive range of test equipment, from simple test boxes used by sub contract manufacturers to stand alone high specification test racks and systems used in the aerospace and defence industries.
After this apprenticeship
To become a permanent member of the Mechanical Engineering Department on successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016295.
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Closes in 24 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.