Apprentice Machine Operator

2 weeks ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom AJT Engineering Full time

About Us


With over 75 years' experience, and two divisions (AJT Engineering and Site Services Division) covering a wide range of engineering capabilities, the AJT Group is one of Scotland's premier multi-disciplined engineering organisations.

At AJT, we are dedicated to the pursuit of engineering excellence and innovation, pioneering a sustainable energy future.


We combine our expertise in oil and gas with a relentless focus on renewable energy: Hydro, wind, hydrogen, amongst other green energy solutions.

We serve our clients by leveraging our technical expertise to solve complex challenges, optimize processes and drive progress in a multitude of business sectors.


Our mission is to lead the way, as a trusted partner, in transforming the energy landscape, ensuring a seamless transition from traditional fossil fuels to clean, renewable sources.

Through the journey with our customers and collaborative partners, we are committed in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, environmental responsibility and ethical conduct, ensuring our enduring contribution to a brighter and more sustainable and greener future for all.

Our Core values bind us together as a team and inspire our service, actions and behaviours internally and externally.

Position Overview


We can offer you unique on-on-the job training with opportunities to develop wider technical and project delivery skills by working alongside our experienced employees.

We will fully support your journey to becoming a CNC Machine Operator where you will become a highly skilled in programming and setting up various types of machine tools, you will learn to machine components on Lathes, select correct tooling for Milling along with gaining skills on 5 axis machine tools.

You will be trained on how to inspect work and utilise measuring equipment used in a modern machine shop. Basic fitting skills is also part of the learning for a skilled machinist. Training is given over a 4 year period up to SVQ Level 3.

Job Purpose


The main purpose of the position is to train as CNC machinist, to undertake a structured training program of academic study and workshop/there will be onsite training to gain the required skills and knowledge as well as college training off-site to support AJT Engineering Ltd machining department.


Main Responsibilities

  • Getting to work on time and understanding that work commences at the periods agreed, it is your responsibility your to be at work on time and ready to start.
  • To read and understand engineering drawings.
  • To use precision measuring equipment.
  • To become proficient in programming different languages.
  • Operate one or more of the following machines to a standard acceptable by AJT Engineering:
  • CNC Centre Lathe.
  • CNC Vertical Turning Lathe.
  • CNC Horizontal Boring Mill.
  • CNC Machining Centre.
  • DMG/DMU 100P duo Block Deckel Maho 5 Axis Machine.
  • To ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met.
  • Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
  • To attend college courses as defined by training schedule.
  • Carry out any other reasonable task / activities as requested by Production Manager or delegate.

Skills and Abilities

  • No prerequisite experience required but a demonstrable interest in mechanical engineering through school or hobby interests.
  • Good verbal communication skills to communicate with supervisors and fellow employees.
  • Good level of education to include English, Mathematics.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Demonstrate interest in mechanical engineering disciplines.

Working Hours:
This is a full-time role based on 38 hours per week.
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