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Level 3 Apprentice Machining Technician

TTV Industrial Ltd · Ipswich · posted 8 May 2026

Wage
£22,568 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Machining technician (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
15 August 2026
Positions
1

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Day to day role responsibilities include:

  • Understand and adhere to Health and safety protocols on site
  • Learn to safely operate, set and program CNC lathes
  • Learn to safely operate, set and program CNC mills (3 and 4 axis)
  • Learn to create 3D models on CAD software
  • Learn to create programs for CNC machines on Cam software
  • Learn to safely use manual machines
  • Create work instruction of the manufacturing process
  • Liaise with cutting tool representative on continuous improvement
  • Ensure components produced meet drawing dimensions using metrology equipment
  • To carry out additional duties as requested by mentor or management team

Your training

The apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard. Qualifications include:

  • EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence).
  • City and Guilds Machining technician.
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge).
  • This is a 4-year apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided. 

Where it leads

TTV Industrial believe that investing in the next generation of engineers is critical to the future of the business and engineering in the UK. Our aim is to create a multiskilled engineer to be a pivotal part of our team and ensure our business continuously improves and embraces the latest industry innovations.

About TTV Industrial Ltd

TTV Racing is part of TTV Industrial Ltd, a larger engineering business where we have the knowledge and ability to design and manufacture our parts all in house. We also supply parts to the Oil industry, Aviation, Marine and food manufacture industry.

We provide our services to our customers in motorsport building engines, cars and running race teams around the world, helping to solve problems and assisting their own product design.

Things to consider

  • TTV Racing branded workwear consisting of Hoodie, Polo Shirts and work trousers are provided
  • All PPE provided including safety footwear

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessPassion for motor vehiclePassion for motorsports

Entry requirements

  • GCSE maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Old London Road, Copdock, Ipswich, IP8 3JF

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