Manual / CNC Machinist Apprentice

PHAROS S & R LIMITED

COVENTRY (CV6 6GF)

Closes in 14 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 July 2026

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Summary

Manufacture of Aerospace broach tools to tolerance using manual and CNC milling and grinding machines. Self-inspection in process using micrometres, slips, dial test indicators and height gauges. Follow on process meaning each operator relies on the previous operation to be correct for work to progress. Final CMM and 3D scanning inspection.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

3

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

  • Checking jobs
  • Setting machine
  • Carrying out required work
  • Checking work
  • Cleaning machine ready for next job
  • Monitor condition of machine
  • Maintain quality
  • Understand technical drawings, measure jobs, understand what the next operation requires
  • Set your work area
  • Set your machine
  • Carry out the work
  • Check the work
  • Move work onto next section
  • Clean down and maintain machinery

Where you'll work

228 LYTHALLS LANE
COVENTRY
CV6 6GF

Training

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

Training provider

COVENTRY COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

Training schedule

  • Apprenticeships include paid time away from work for specialist training
  • You’ll study at a training provider for one day per week to gain professional knowledge and skills relevant to your apprenticeship and to compliment the expectations of your job role

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical

Other requirements

You will have experience working in a machine workshop, be familiar with the operations of a range of relevant machines (such as lathes, milling machines and/or grinding machines), and be able to demonstrate safe working practices in this environment.

You will have good interpersonal skills, demonstrate reliable work-ready behaviours and be able to follow instructions accurately.

About this employer

Pharos S & R offers unrivalled solutions to the global broaching sector.

Design and manufacture of specialist cutting tools for more than 50 years at our plant in Coventry, England.

Comprehensive customer support including full tool regrind service, repair and refurbishmen

http://www.pharosbroach.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).

  • You will be able to work as an Engineering Operative in a workshop environment with minimal supervision
  • You may be able to progress onto a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COVENTRY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043125.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)