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Machinist - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprentice

Metrol Springs LTD · Northampton · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
£19,760 a year
Hours
39.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Machining technician (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
20 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Use of CNC’s to produce parts as required.
  • Use of Manual Machines to produce parts as required.
  • Use of Welding Machines to produce parts as required.
  • Issue of raw material to appropriate Works Orders, ensuring that issued materials are booked out correctly on the Progress Plus system.
  • Receipt of finished goods from production departments, ensuring that the quantities are recorded on the Progress Plus system correctly.
  • Meet the required personal / department KPI’s, and work towards achieving the companies’ set objectives.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment, ensuring that Health and Safety Policy is adhered to.
  • Ensure non-conformance reports are raised with the correct level of detail, and the correct procedures are followed or actioned.
  • To ensure the companies processes are followed in accordance with the Company’s Quality Policy and ISO Management procedures.
  • To ensure calibration records and reports are kept up to date, and external calibration is organised in a timely manner.

Your training

Training to be held onsite and day release at Northampton College

Where it leads

Qualified CNC Programmer / Setter

About Metrol Springs LTD

Metrol is the UK’s largest manufacturer of gas springs and we are extremely proud to export our quality British engineered and manufactured products around the world. Metrol Springs was established in 1984 to introduce gas springs to the UK
market. Since our humble beginnings we have grown and diversified into a global business with two strategic divisions; Metrol Tooling and Metrol Motion Control.

Things to consider

Lifting Heavy Objects

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 5 CLAYFIELD CLOSE, MOULTON PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 6QF

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