CNC Setter/Operator Apprentice
IMAGE WHEELS INTERNATIONAL LTD
TIPTON (DY4 9HA)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 27 April 2026
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Summary
Being a part of a small, close knit team, who specialize in bespoke aluminum alloy wheel manufacturing. Learning to program, set and operate CNC turning and milling machines. Changing tools and jaws, reading technical drawings.
- Wage
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£16,432 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 14:00
39 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
The apprentice will be given full training on all aspects of alloy wheel manufacturing.
As well as manual handling, and any other training we think is needed to assist them with their job role.
Main duties include:
- Programming, setting and operating CNC turning and milling machines/lathes
- Understanding and interpreting technical drawings
- Swapping and changing over jaws in the machines
- Safely loading and unloading jobs from the machines
- Ensuring the products meet certain quality and safety standards
- Ensuring the job matches the spec/drawing provided and there are no errors or mistakes
- Conforming to BS EN ISO9001:2015 standards
- Basic CNC machine maintenance
- Using measuring equipment
- Tool and machine setting
Where you'll work
UNIT 3
FOUNTAIN LANE
TIPTON
DY4 9HA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
You will be required to attend Adance 1, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.
- Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship you will receive a Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacture Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification
- You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship
More training information
Any training the employer deems beneficial to the apprentice and their job role will be provided.
This could include:
- Manual handling
- Abrasive wheel
- Basic CNC maintenance
- Tool setting
- Machine setting
- Programming
- Use of measuring equipment
- BS EN ISO9001:2015
- Full product training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade D/3/Level 1 Functional Skills)
- Maths (grade D/3/Level 1 Functional Skills)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Initiative
- Hard worker
- Listening skills
- Drive to learn new things
- Passion for engineering
Other requirements
If successful at gaining this apprentice position, dependent on your achieved GCSE grades, there may be an opportunity to complete a Level 3 Machining Apprenticeship.
About this employer
We manufacture bespoke aluminum alloy wheels to order. We manufacture wheels from Classic Minis to historic formula one cars - the list is endless. We use a range of CNC lathes and milling machines, with Fanuc, XYZ and Siemens controls. We have been going since 1987 and our dedicated staff are a close knit, small team. We're part of a very niche market, with lots of variations in skills and jobs. There are opportunities for growth within our company and further training is welcome and provided if needed.
After this apprenticeship
- To become part of our team and join us on our continuing journey of providing products to a very niche market
- Potential of progression levels to a managerial level within our factory set up
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Chloe Powell
Chloe.Powell@dudleycol.ac.uk
01384363158
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028556.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)