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Level 3 Machining Apprentice

Gooch & Housego UK Limited · Somerset · posted 29 July 2026

Wage
£18,252 a year
Hours
39 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Machining technician (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
17 August 2026
Positions
3

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  • Work in accordance with work instructions and work with the relevant parties to support the production of steady state and new product in the most economic manner to meet team targets of 100% delivery and quality
  • Adherence to all company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality
  • Working positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignity
  • Promote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, Precision
  • At work, complete up to eight modules including Polishing, Machine Shop, Coating, CNC, Quality, Procurement, Engineering (subject to change) over the first three years. Specialise and be assessed in an agreed area for the final year
  • Follow, process and complete all job sheet documentation as required
  • Keep accurate and up-to-date records of work undertaken and keep the relevant documentation with the part to maintain product integrity and traceability of the part, ensuring the work is completed
  • Maintain the work environment to the agreed standard in line with health and safety regulations

Where it leads

We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development.

About Gooch & Housego UK Limited

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.  Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of our acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.  Ready to join a leader in Optical Technology? Take your career to the next level with G&H. Apply today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of optics!

Things to consider

Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a DBS record check being performed.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsNumber skillsTeam workingPatiencePunctual & adaptableManual dexterityInstruction adherenceDetail orientedResponsible mindsetFast paced workDeadline focusedHighly committed

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade C/4 and above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade C/4 and above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • DOWLISH FORD, ILMINSTER, SOMERSET, TA19 0PF

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