Apprentice Machining Technician
Supercraft Ltd
Surrey (KT14 7JL)
Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 July 2026
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with our Training Provider SIGTA, combining hands-on experience in our modern machine shop with structured off-the-job training. You will develop skills in CNC machining, milling, turning, and precision engineering to become a fully competent machinist.
- Wage
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£18,252 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£17,316 per annum for 36 hour week for age 16-17.
£18,252 per annum for 39 hour week for age 18 and over.
- Training course
- Machining technician (level 3)
- Hours
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18 years and over: 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, and 7.30am to 12.30pm Friday - 39 hours.
16-17 years: 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday - 8.00am to 12.00pm Friday - 36 hours.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years 9 months
- 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
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate CNC milling and turning machines under supervision
- Assist with setup, tooling, and material preparation
- Interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Produce precision components to tight tolerances
- Use measuring equipment including micrometers and gauges
- Support inspection and quality control processes
- Learn CNC programming fundamentals (G-code)
- Maintain a safe and organised working environment
- Follow all health & safety procedures
- Complete apprenticeship coursework with SIGTA
Apprenticeship Training (SIGTA):
- Workplace learning combined with off-the-job training
- Day or block release at SIGTA training centre
- Qualification: Level 3 Engineering Technician/Machining Technician
- Training includes machining, materials, CNC programming, drawings, quality and safety
Where you'll work
Canada Road
Byfleet
West Byfleet
Surrey
KT14 7JL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SIGTA LIMITED
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
As with all apprenticeships, this requires a long-term commitment - there will be assignments and logbook entries to complete. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a top company, whilst you work towards nationally recognised qualifications.
About this employer
Supercraft is one of the most trusted precision aerospace engineering companies in the UK. Established in 1982, Supercraft delivers engineering excellence as a tier one supplier to the largest names in the global aviation industry, including Airbus, BAE Systems and AugustaWestland. Supercraft's head office and 48,000 sq ft engineering facility reside in Byfleet, Surrey.
Company benefits
23 days holiday plus bank holidays, uniform supplied, GP24/7 access healthcare scheme, and company social events.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
To become a fully trained and qualified Machining Technician with Supercraft.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SIGTA LIMITED
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@sigta.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041041.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 11:59pm)