Apprentice Engineer – Machining
CMS CEPCOR LIMITED
Leicestershire (LE67 3AP)
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Technical Engineering Apprentice's work with computer numerical controlled machine (CNC) heavy machinery from setup to operation to produce parts and tools from metal, and other materials.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Eligible for bonus scheme June 2027
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:30
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
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
During your apprenticeship through on-the-job training and studies, you will learn:
- About the products and parts manufactured by CMS Cepcor for supply to our clients in the mining industry
- How to effectively machine parts using CNC (Computer numerical controlled) Machines
- How to be involved in all aspects of running the machines from set up to production, your role will include adjust the machine to control speed, material feed and path of the cut, as well as make sure the machines are set up properly, working well and producing a quality product
- How to work on engineer drawings to create precise parts
- Carry out in-process inspection using measuring equipment
- Machining Parts
- Reading Engineering Draws
- Inspecting Parts
Where you'll work
1 Vulcan Way
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LOUGHBOROUGH 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
- Machining Technician Level 3
- Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only
- Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
CMS Cepcor® Limited is the largest global aftermarket manufacturer and supplier of premium quality crusher, screen and asphalt plant spare parts and service – partners to the mining, quarrying, demolition and recycling industries worldwide .
https://www.cmscepcor.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work
- EAP
- Annual Leave purchasing/selling scheme
- Pension
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Progress onto being a CNC Machinist within a secure team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Recruitment Team
apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031506.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 11:59pm)