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Apprentice CNC Operator

Denis Wick Products LTD · Poole · posted 1 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Machining technician (level 3)
Starts
15 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

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Duties Include:

  • Loading Brass Bar into the CNC bar feeders
  • Starting programs with the supervision of the CNC Machinist ensuring that the 1st off quality is acceptable to proceed with full batch manufacturing
  • Stopping machines effectively when programs have finished

Monitoring the machines during manufacturing:

  • Confirming quality of the products during the manufacturing process to drawings and other requirements
  • Ensuring levels of consumables are correct before and during manufacturing

Maintenance of the machines and manufacturing areas:

  • Cleaning and safety checks of the machines and manufacturing area
  • Tooling checks and reporting of worn tools or issues to the CNC Machinist

Your training

  • Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard
  • https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship -standards/st1305-v1-5 F
  • Skills Level 2 in English and maths as required BPC Grow for Apprentices programme

Where it leads

  • Progression to Full Time employment

About Denis Wick Products LTD

Denis Wick Products based in Hamworthy, Poole manufactures high quality Mouthpieces and mutes for the brass music market and distributes products worldwide. The manufacturing site in Hamworthy is a mix of high-tech machining and high-quality hand produced products to meet the desired needs of musicians. The product is proudly made to a high quality to give musicians the best equipment to show off their talents, and the company continues to invest in research and development to help musicians refine and find new sounds.

Things to consider

  • The application will also need to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview.
  • https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/apprenticeship-machining-technician-level-3
  • Lifting of heavy equipment and brass bars will be required (equipment will be provided and training given for very heavy objects)

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailCommunication skillsPhysical fitnessProblem solving skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 4 Subjects including English and Maths (grade 4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Denis Wick Products Ltd, Unit 19-20, Dawkins Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JY

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