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CNC Apprentice

Instrument Machining Services LTD · Thetford · posted 2 June 2026

Wage
£15,912 a year
Hours
36 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Machining technician (level 3)
Starts
24 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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The successful candidate will be working alongside our current CNC engineers in the factory reporting to the factory floor team leader.

The day to day responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Helping to keep the machines producing high quality parts
  • Inspecting parts to ensure they are correct to drawing
  • Ensuring that they keep there area neat and tidy
  • Assisting with deburring parts to ensure they meet the high standards our customers have come to expect
  • Upholding and adhering to all health and safety policies at all times
  • Reporting any issues to factory floor team leader or senior members of staff
  • Ensuring that they are meeting all requirements set out by the college

Your training

  • The learner will be studying the Machining Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Where it leads

Upon completion of your Apprenticeship there may be the opportunity for a full-time role as a CNC setter operator.

About Instrument Machining Services LTD

We are a small company located on the outskirts of Thetford that pride ourselves not only on the high quality parts we produce for the aerospace industry but also the clean work environment in which we do so.

Things to consider

Some aspects of the job can be repetitive, and it can sometimes take a long time to get the parts to the high standard that we expect.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailNumber skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (grade 5-9) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 37 Howlet Way, Thetford, IP24 1HZ

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