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Level 3

Machining Technician Apprenticeship

MAGELLAN AEROSPACE (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED · Blackpool

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Pay
£15,808 a year
Hours
38 a week
Length
42 months
Starts
4 Jan 2027
Advertised closing date
3 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
2 hours ago
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What you would do

The apprenticeship is competency led working to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering on a Machining Pathway. Through work experience, studying, coaching, training and development the machining apprentice will develop skills in engineering and machining.

Day to day

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To undertake a range of tasks suited to the current level of training and development attending college where required and ensuring course work is completed on time, to a high standard with accurate content.
  • Fully participate in regular development reviews with management and mentors.
  • Develop engineering and machining skills in a structured manner including how to set and operate CNC machines including multiple machine operation.
  • Learn how to undertake daily checks and basic maintenance on the machines / equipment ensuring they remain in good working order.
  • Provide detailed and comprehensive shift handover information ensuring continuous running of machines.
  • Develop the ability to work with minimum supervision maintaining a good level of productivity whilst also supporting and promoting positive teamwork and knowledge sharing.
  • To be able to inspect work to drawings and technical data supplied including using inspection equipment to dimensionally inspect work where appropriate.
  • To be able to deburr components, including the removal of sharp edges and cleaning of holes.
  • To be able to maintain job pack completeness including recording all quantity and quality requirements and booking on and off jobs using the site electronic booking system.
  • To comply with all health & safety policies and procedures including risk assessments for your working areas and to work in a safe and diligent manner at all times.
  • To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required.
  • Maintain good housekeeping in the work area and actively support the continuous improvement programme.

What you would study

Machining technician (level 3)

Other training

STANDARD & LEVEL

The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 3 Machining Technician Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.

Training provider: BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Working week

Mon-Thu 7:30am – 4:00pm / Fri 7:30am – 1:30pm.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4/C (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4/C (essential)
  • BTEC Engineering at grade Pass (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

After the apprenticeship

Looking towards transitioning into a full time permanent contract following completion of apprenticeship subject to business situation.

Where

Blackpool, North West (FY4).

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About MAGELLAN AEROSPACE (BLACKPOOL) LIMITED

Aerospace Manufacturing supplying commercial and defense aircraft parts to major aerospace customers. We are part of a global corporate company however our condensed site in Blackpool has around 60 employees all of who work closely together.

Reference 2000060929.

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