CNC Machinist Apprenticeship

PLALITE LTD

SITTINGBOURNE (ME10 3BF)

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 June 2026


Summary

  • Training in Machine Operations
  • Tool Setting
  • Machine Setting
  • Work Holding
  • Problem Solving
  • Component Measuring
  • All aspects of Precision Engineering

Wage

£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
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

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

http://www.plalite.com (opens in new tab)

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)