CNC Machinist Level 3 apprenticeship
Integrated Water Services Limited · West Midlands · posted 3 September 2026
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- Reviewing drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production
- Taking precise measurements for cutting or shaping
- Selecting the appropriate machine and settings for a given task
- Planning the proper sequence of tasks to complete an assignment
- Monitoring production and adjusting feed and other settings as necessary
- Checking output for quality assurance, and documenting or discarding defects
- Identifying the need for, and performing, machine maintenance and minor repairs#
- Maintaining a safe and clean workstation at all times, in line with company health and safety
As your skills develop, you'll take on increasing responsibility, working towards independently producing components to the tight tolerances required in water and wastewater engineering applications.
Full-time employment will be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to workload at the time - giving you a genuine career pathway within a growing, essential-services business.
Your training
This is a Level 3 Machining apprenticeship, delivered over a 37-month period.
The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 2 and a half days per week for the first 14-months.
Where it leads
Full-time employment will be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to workload at the time - giving you a genuine career pathway within a growing, essential-services business.
About Integrated Water Services Limited
IWS M&E is part of SSI Services (UK) Ltd, a division of South Staffordshire Plc. IWS provides services
including capital delivery projects, environmental management, energy management, plant and infrastructure maintenance and emergency response. These services, along with cost-efficient solutions for water, wastewater and environmental problems, are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, anywhere in the UK.
IWS is a successful company looking for talented individuals who want to work in an environment that is both challenging and rewarding, and who want to build a long-term career in engineering within a business that plays a vital role in the UK's water and wastewater infrastructure.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English and Maths (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Science (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- Green Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7PD
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