Apprentice CNC Machinist

Apprentice CNC Machinist

Location: Near Woking, Surrey
Salary: £7.55ph (Apprenticeship Wage)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30am – 4:30pm
Start Date: September 2025 - Applications being collected now and interviews set up for late May / Early June.
Contract Type: Permanent – Level 3 Apprenticeship

Are you looking to kick-start your engineering career in a modern, well-equipped manufacturing environment?

One of our longstanding clients, a leading engineering manufacturer near Woking, is looking for a motivated individual to join their team as an Apprentice CNC Machinist. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in a busy machine shop while completing a Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship. Training is delivered via day release at Farnborough College of Technology.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to programme, set and operate a range of CNC lathes and milling machines (2, 3 & 4 axis)
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and route cards
• Working with various materials such as stainless steel, aluminium, brass and plastics
• Inspecting machined components using manual gauges and CMM equipment

What We’re Looking For:

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• A strong interest in engineering and CNC machining
• A hands-on attitude and willingness to learn
• Teamworking skills and good communication
• Ability to commit to both practical and classroom-based learning

Additional Requirements:

• Ideally 18+ by September 2025
• Able to travel to both the client’s site near Woking and Farnborough College
• Proactive and enthusiastic about long-term development

What’s on Offer:

• £15,704 annual salary (based on 2025 apprentice rates)
• Monthly production bonus (~3–4% of salary)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Full benefits package post-probation

If you’re passionate about developing a career in precision engineering and want to learn from experienced professionals in a supportive environment, this could be the ideal opportunity.

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