CNC Machinist Apprentice

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Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh

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Engineering Apprenticeships

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£14,227 per annum / Mon - Thu 8.30 am pm (30 mins lunch) / 32 hours

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Permanent

STARTING IN MARCH 2026

Are you practical, motivated, and ready to start a hands-on engineering career? If so, PETA Ltd are looking to source an exceptional Apprentice CNC Machinist Engineer for our client, G W Martin.

G W Martin and PETA are offering a high-quality CNC Machinist Apprenticeship where you'll learn to manufacture precision components using advanced and specialist CNC machinery while gaining a qualification.

Training to be provided:

You will study the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship. Training is delivered through a blend of workplace mentoring and weekly off-the-job training at PETA's Havant centre. The full apprenticeship duration is 45 months.

About the role:

As an Apprentice CNC Machinist, you'll learn to manufacture precision components using state-of-the-art CNC machinery. You'll develop skills in reading technical drawings, setting work holding, programming and operating CNC machines, and using measuring equipment to deliver high-quality engineering work.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Learning how to check materials before starting work
• You will become competent using technical information such as using drawings, models and work order cards
• Set up a range of work holding devices including chucks, fixtures and vices
• Learning how to programme, set, operate and adjust CNC machinery
• Complete milling and turning operations
• Adjust a range of machining parameters to produce products with a high degree of accuracy and finish
• You will gain experience manufacturing parts to a high degree of accuracy and finish
• Use a range of measuring equipment

Apprenticeship Progression:

On completion, apprentices typically progress into full-time CNC Machinist roles, with options to specialise in programming, advanced multi-axis machining or quality inspection.

Our ideal CNC Machinist Apprentice:

An apprenticeship is all about learning new knowledge, skills and behaviours, therefore, to be considered for this role of a Machining Apprentice, you must be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Engineering and a willingness to learn.

You will also require:

• GCSE maths and English grade C/4 or above / or equivalent
• A strong work ethic and motivated with a can-do attitude
• Good communication skills
• Strong team-working capabilities
• Desire to learn and develop with a passion for engineering
• Good manual dexterity