Toolroom / Machinist Apprentice

BECKETT THERMAL SOLUTIONS LTD.

Alfreton (DE55 2FX)

Closes on Monday 29 June 2026

Posted on 21 May 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an eager, ambitious individual with a practical aptitude who shows a strong interest in machining and Toolroom activities. Having manual dexterity, we’re looking for the right individual to join our Toolroom / Machining dept.
Being on the frontline of activities to support production operations

Wage

£16,994 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Completion of Year 1: £9.72 per hour
• Completion of Year 2: £11.06 per hour
• Completion of Year 3: £12.40 per hour
• Completion of Apprenticeship: £13.74 per hour minimum

Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
Mon to Thurs 07:30-16:30 Fri 07:30-12:30

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

3 years 6 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

  • Operate manual and CNC lathes, milling machines, surface grinders and other associated machine shop activities to manufacture high precision components. 
  • Carry out tool repairs and the maintenance & servicing of tools, dies and fixtures to keep production lines running. 
  • Technical interpretation incl., reading engineering drawings, designing tools / jigs / fixtures from prototype sketches, blueprints or CAD models. 
  • Using metrology equipment like micrometres, verniers, and gauges to check work against specifications. 
  • Bench fitting and performing manual tasks including drilling, reaming, tapping and tool assembly. Making sure tooling is working correctly. 
  • Installation & commissioning of new tooling. 
  • Liaising with internal departments, and production colleagues. 
  • Controlling toolroom stores, and equipment. 
  • Monitoring and controlling costs. 
  • Dealing with emergencies, unplanned problems, and repairs. 
  • Compliance & safety; following strict health & safety regulations including risk assessments and “lockout tagout” procedures. 
  • Maintaining accurate logs of toolroom work, new components introduced and equipment performance. 
  • Liaising with external toolmaking contractors. 

Where you'll work

Unit 2
Wincobank Way, South Normanton
Alfreton
DE55 2FX

Training

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

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

  • You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
  • You will experience a blended learning model.
  • This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Engineering Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Beckett Thermal Solutions® is a global pioneer of combustion technologies. Our creative problem-solving and concurrent engineering capabilities deliver first to market advantages for a diverse mix of products and industries. Beckett Thermal Solutions is more than a manufacturer of unique technology. We care about relationships and succeeding together to provide warmth for a better tomorrow.

https://www.beckettthermal.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment, progression to Toolroom Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Ryan

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900479

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030652.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 29 June 2026