Machining Apprentice
EXPERT PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD
Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 9SA)
Closes on Friday 1 May 2026
Posted on 26 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Expert Precision Engineering is a specialist precision engineering company supplying high-quality machined components for high-specification products across demanding industries. The company is known for its skilled workforce, modern CNC equipment, and commitment to developing future engineers through structured apprenticeships.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 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 - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 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
We are offering an exciting 4-year Apprentice Machinist opportunity for a motivated individual looking to build a long-term career in CNC machining.
During the apprenticeship, you will work closely with highly skilled engineers to learn and develop CNC machining skills and technical knowledge. Your bespoke training programme will equip you with the ability to produce precision machined components to exacting standards while also developing essential soft skills such as communication and teamwork.
On successful completion of the 48-month apprenticeship, you will have the skills, experience, and confidence required to begin work as a qualified member of the CNC machining team.
Key Accountabilities & Training Areas:
- Operation of CNC lathes and CNC milling machines
- Understanding how to safely and accurately machine a wide range of materials
- Learning fundamental engineering and machining principles
- Progressing onto multiple CNC machines using conversational programming techniques
- Developing an understanding of cutting tools, speeds, feeds, and tolerances
- Producing machined components to drawing specifications and quality standards
- Carrying out basic inspection and quality checks
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment
Where you'll work
Unit 7A
Benton Business Park, Bellway Industrial Estate, Longbenton
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 9SA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TDR TRAINING 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
- Combination of on-the-job training and off-the-job further education
Structured, progressive training plan over 4 years - Mentoring from experienced CNC machinists and engineers
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language or English Literature (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this employer
Working from our Newcastle-upon-Tyne, we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to innovation and quality. Blending state-of-the-art technology with decades of expertise to deliver bespoke solutions that meet the rigorous demands of our clients in the Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Formula 1 sectors. Our skilled engineers use cutting-edge techniques and advanced materials to ensure that every project meets your requirements. Whether you require intricate components or assemblies, our passionate team is dedicated to partnering with you every step of the way.
After this apprenticeship
- Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be well-placed to move into a qualified CNC Machinist role within Expert Precision Engineering, with opportunities for further progression as your experience grows
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016412.
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Closes on Friday 1 May 2026
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