Job Posted: 1 September 2025
Contract Term: Apprenticeships
Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: Dependent on skills.
Industries: ApprenticeshipsEngineering
Closing Date: 01/10/2025
Job Start Date: Autumn 2025
Here at The Isle of Wight College we work with a number of employers, in a vast array of industries. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as an Engineering Apprentice at AD Precision Engineering Ltd.
AD Precision was founded in 1998. Since then, their aim has been to provide a full range of engineering and manufacturing processes for companies worldwide.
Located in Newport on The Isle of Wight, the team are dedicated to delivering excellent results. With over 40 years' experience AD Precision's employees are highly skilled, efficient and effective.
Rather excitingly and owing to apprentice success, AD Precision are now seeking to recruit an energetic apprentice to join their friendly team whilst working towards an Engineering Apprenticeship.
Tasks and responsibilities will include:
* Engineering Machinist operating Milling and Turning Machines.
* Programming/measuring.
* Quality Control.
* Learning daily procedures.
* Full training will be provided.
Personal, Essential Qualities:
* Attention to detail.
* Team Player.
* Hard working.
* Use of initiative.
Qualifications Required:
GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths (or equivalent qualification and/or ability to work towards these Functional Skills) if not previously achieved.
Apprenticeship Standard:
* Engineering Operative Level 2 Standard.
* 24-month apprenticeship.
* Weekly attendance at CECAMM as part of the apprenticeship.
* There is a requirement to complete off the job training, College attendance will contribute but time spent either learning something new, other courses or any support work that is not in your usual role will also be counted.
Working Week:
* 37.5 hours per week.
Wage:
Dependant on candidate skills.
Additional information:
The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £7.55 per hour. This applies to 16-18-year-old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. For more information visit:
Once qualified and dependant on company needs at the time, there may be a permanent position available for the successful candidate.
So, if this sounds like the next step you want to take with your career, then please apply with a CV and cover letter telling us why you feel you would be the ideal person to take on this brilliant opportunity
*Please note applications without both a CV and Covering Letter will not be considered. *