Machining Apprentice
Direct Engineering & Site Services Ltd, Hasland, Chesterfield
Machining Apprentice
£15,392 a year
Direct Engineering & Site Services Ltd, Hasland, Chesterfield
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 30 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 07-09-2026 (In 32 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Hasland, Chesterfield
Full Job Description
Introduction
Direct Engineering have an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to join their existing skilled workforce as an apprentice machinist. You will be following operation sheets, in order to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time and carrying out quality checks.
About the Employer
Direct Engineering specialise in the welding and manufacture of Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Mild Steel and a range of Non Ferrous Metal products. Direct Engineering have an excellent manufacturing facility offering a specialised Fabrication Welding, Machining and Installation Service. Their experienced team of engineers work closely with customers to meet and exceed their exact requirements.What You'll Do
- Setting/programming of machinery/equipment
- Productive running of machinery/equipment
- Meeting standards of quality/quality procedures
- Achieving throughout/scheduling requirements
- Ensuring equipment/work area is safe, clean and tidy
- Assist in the development of equipment and process of ongoing improvement
- Ensuring good communication and teamwork
- Follow company policies and guidelines
- To read and understand all work instructions, drawings and inspection reports
Training Outcome
Chesterfield College continues to develop strong relationships with employers, and we encourage any organisation considering recruiting an apprentice to support them to progress onto a higher apprenticeship level or offer full-time employment at the end of their apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C or above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above
Course Information
Course: Machining technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 07.45 - 16.45 Friday, 07.45 - 14.15.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Training Provider: CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE