CNC Machinist Apprenticeship
PLALITE LTD
SITTINGBOURNE (ME10 3BF)
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 June 2026
Contents
Summary
- Training in Machine Operations
- Tool Setting
- Machine Setting
- Work Holding
- Problem Solving
- Component Measuring
- All aspects of Precision Engineering
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Overtime rate at
1.5 x rate
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 16:00, with half hour unpaid lunch and two 10 min breaks paid. Overtime available.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
- Machine Setting
- Proving Out Programs
- Component Measuring
- Tool Building
- Reading Drawings and Component Measuring
Where you'll work
UNIT 9
STYLES CLOSE
EURO LINK EAST BUSINESS PARK
SITTINGBOURNE
ME10 3BF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MID-KENT COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
On site training, 1 day of college.
Requirements
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
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Attention to detail, dexterity, practical and clear thinking.
Workshop environment and working with hands.
About this employer
Fast Paced Motorsport Supplier
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Skilled Machinist, Quality Assessor Role, Programmer, Supervisor.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MID-KENT COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032883.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)