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Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Technician

Hill Engineering (Catford) LTD · Orpington · posted 5 May 2026

Wage
£19,760 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
2

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Successful candidates will be trained in the following:

  • Understanding of technical engineering drawings used for manufacturing
  • Following job cards, procedures and instructions from the team leader
  • Understanding the uses of various cutting tools
  • Setting of various Mill/Turn CNC machines
  • Setting of tool offsets and understanding wear offsets on CNC Machines
  • Submitting of first-off parts to inspection
  • Use of inspection equipment including Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges etc.
  • Measuring of component parts as they are produced

Applicants should have:

  • An excellent attitude in their work ethics
  • Have good attention to detail
  • Be able to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a team
  • Keeping a clean and safe working area and understanding all aspects of Health and Safety within the workshop
  • Applicants must also be punctual, reliable and have a mature and professional outlook

Your training

Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Machining (Knowledge)
  • City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence)
  • Training at Hill Engineering, Orpington
  • Day Release - Midkent College

Where it leads

  • Further opportunity into programing of CNC Machines & CAM Systems

About Hill Engineering (Catford) LTD

Established in 1954 Hill Engineering is a family owned business that has its own range of highly prestigious products that it sells worldwide via its own distribution network as well as taking on sub-contract machining for many varied industries.

Things to consider

  • Highly driven and motivated
  • Have pride in the workplace
  • Computer literate

Skills they're looking for

Attention to detailProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Where you'll work

  • VALLEY HOUSE, CRAY AVENUE, ORPINGTON, BR5 3RZ

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