Introduction

This apprenticeship, award-winning, Sandbach-based, employer, offers the latest, cutting-edge processes, including CNC lasers, CNC press brakes, CNC machining and robotic welding, on state-of-the-art machines, offering the perfect training ground for this Machining Technician Apprenticeship.

About the Employer

Newfield Fabrication is a well-established company, with a 60+ year track record, with a highly experienced team who are keen to pass on their valuable skills to the next generation of machining technicians. During National Apprenticeship week in 2025 and 2026, the firm scooped top accolades at Cheshire College – South & West’s annual apprenticeship awards. Named as the college’s New Apprenticeship Employer of the Year 2025, and the college’s Large Employer of the Year 2026, the firm was recognised for the comprehensive training programme and support which has been implemented to train the company’s welding workforce of the future. Newfield’s work is used around the world in a range of dynamic industries, from automotive and defence to nuclear and power generation. The team offer a range of services including fabrication, engineering and design, robotic welding, CNC machining and laser cutting. It’s recognised as an industry leader in its fields and a trusted manufacturing partner to companies all over the world including Caterpillar, JCB, Scania and Leyland Trucks. Their Sandbach premises are home to the latest, cutting-edge equipment and technology, providing an ideal training ground for apprenticeships and the future stars of the workforce. The company, which more recently spent upwards of £1.2m on two pieces of equipment, has many team members who have worked for the firm for several decades. They are now poised ready to pass on their knowledge to the apprentice cohort. The company is accredited to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 and welding accreditations to ISO 9606-1 and BS EN ISO 15614-1. The company mission is to exceed our customer expectations by providing the highest quality, value for money, support and service. This will be achieved by being innovative through continual investment in the latest technology, our people and processes.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Head of Learning, Development & Safety, the successful candidates complete a structured apprenticeship programme to develop highly skilled machine operators within a growing manufacturing environment.

Duties will include:

Setting and operating CNC mills and lathes
Learning and understanding how to set parameters on CNC mills and lathes
Operating laser cutting machines
Setting and operating CNC press brake machinery
Learning CNC machining principles and machine operation
Operating and programming robotic welding systems
Working safely in accordance with health & safety legislation
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Conducting routine machine maintenance and safety checks
Measuring and inspecting components to quality standards
Apprentices will rotate through multiple departments and receive mentoring from experienced engineers, technicians and highly skilled operators

Training Outcome

To become a full-time and highly skilled member of the team following on from successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Ability to use own initiative
Time management
Honest
Reliable
Good time-keeper
Personable
Polite

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 4
Essential - GCSE - Mathematics - 4
Essential - GCSE - Science - 4

Course Information

Course: Machining technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday: 7.30am-4.30pm. Friday: 7.30am-12.30pm. Day shifts only.

Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: CHESHIRE COLLEGE SOUTH AND WEST

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