Apprentice Machinist

A C PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD

OXFORDSHIRE (OX13 5AN)

Closes in 28 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 July 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated apprentice to join our thriving precision engineering firm. We manufacture components for many different industries within the UK, including Formula 1.

Wage

£22,308 a year

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22 days holiday PLUS 8 UK Bank Holidays 

Performance reviewed frequently during the apprenticeship, pay increases are given when significant progress is made.  Employees are enrolled into our Pension scheme at the age of 22.

Training course
Machining technician (level 3)
Hours
7:30 to 16:30 Monday to Thursday with a ½ hour lunch break; 7:30 to 12:30 on Friday

39 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

4 years

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

As our apprentice, you will receive full training in turning, milling and wire eroding, learn how to read engineering drawings and to inspect the components that you have machined. As you progress, we will teach you how to programme our machines. You will need to be able to absorb information and follow verbal instructions.

Where you'll work

1 WEBBS BARN COT.
WITNEY ROAD
KINGSTON BAGPUIZE
OXFORDSHIRE
OX13 5AN

Training

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

Training provider

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Training course

Machining technician (level 3)

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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

As stated above

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or equivalent)
  • Mathematics (grade 4 or equivalent)

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
  • Understand verbal instructions

About this employer

AC Precision Engineering Ltd. Is a small, predominantly family-run manufacturer located near the centre of Faringdon. The company was founded in 2003. We have a large customer base which includes most of the UK-based Formula 1 teams.

https://acprecisionengineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • On-site Parking

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • CNC Machinist (either Turner, 3 Axis or 5 Axis Machinist)

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

Erin Foye

erin.foye@newcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042315.

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Closes in 28 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)