Level 3 Machining Technician Apprentice

Are you curious about how things are made and looking for a practical career in engineering? Join our Ferrite Machine Shop as an Apprentice and gain hands-on experience in CNC Machining, precision manufacturing and quality inspection. You will develop valuable skills with the support of experienced…

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Employer

Gateway Electronic Components Ltd

Location

Nantwich

Type

Apprenticeship

Pay

£15,392 a year

Hours

37 hours a week, including training

Closing date

Closes 30 Nov 2026

Entry requirements

See the qualifications below

Experience

Not specified

Start date

1 Dec 2026

Source

Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

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STEM-adjacent: Not always called a STEM job, but you work with medicines, machines, materials, tech or data, and it can lead into wider STEM careers.

Fabrication and machining are precision engineering trades: working with metals and materials, reading technical drawings and measuring to fine tolerances.

Skills roles like this usually build

• Reading engineering drawings
• Precise measurement
• Working with metals and materials
• Operating machinery safely

This describes the type of role in general. The employer's advert has the exact duties.

Advanced apprenticeship: Machining technician (level 3)

• Level 2 Engineering Operative in Engineering, grade Pass (desired)

Length

3 Years 6 Months

Training provider

North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association Limited

• Engineering

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Last seen on GOV.UK 9 Nov 2026. Details can change, so check the advert before applying.