Summary You will be trained in the programming, setting and operation of CNC machine tools. You will have a thorough understanding of engineering drawings and industry-wide standards to achieve the manufacture of precision components to a very high specification. Training will be given to program (including CAD/CAM), cutting conditions and inspection. Wage £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Pay will be reviewed every 6 months depending on your performance Training course Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4) Hours Monday to Thursday between 8.00am - 5.00pm. Friday 8.00am - 2.00pm. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 1 September 2025 Duration 3 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 CNC Machine operation CNC setting CNC programming Inspection Where you'll work 12 VICTORY ROAD WEST WILTS TRADING ESTATE WESTBURY BA13 4JL Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation BATH COLLEGE Your training course Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions. Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles. Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data. Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics. Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation. Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing). Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation. Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal. Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases. Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions. Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles. Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP). Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data. Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics. Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation. Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing). Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation. Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal. Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases. Your training plan Day-to-day training on the job Academic training at college Requirements Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Physical fitness About this company We are precision sub-contact machining facility, we work to very high standards a tolerances and are ISO9001 approved http://www.southernprecision.co.uk (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship At the end of the apprenticeship, you should be offered a permanent position as a skilled CNC Machinist. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SOUTHERN PRECISION LIMITED Stephen Maddern steve@southernprecision.co.uk 01373824477 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327018.