Apprentice CNC Machine Operator Setter Programmer
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Company: Supreme Surface Treatment Engineering Ltd
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Location: Burton upon Trent, DE14 1PP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,200.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-01323
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Application Deadline Date: 21/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Friday 7:30am – 1:30pm
Brief Description
You will perform essential duties to ensure that parts are machined to the specifications detailed in the engineering drawings and other related documents. A prime duties is to assure both quality and quantity by working closely with the team to provide in-process trouble shooting and evaluate the quality of the machined component.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (Apprentices lacking these qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment.)
Personal Qualities
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Good timekeeping and personal organisation
• Good personal presentation
• An ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels
• An eagerness and willingness to learn and develop skills
• Able to use own initiative
• Flexibility in tasks and new situations
• An ability to be trusted to work professionally to meet the company’s best interests
Skills Required
• Demonstrate an ability to run the job with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of general health and safety procedures
• Ability to meet production requirements as specified
• Ability to make accurate notes and reports
• Strong knowledge of mathematics
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
Upon completing a 3 month trial prior to enrolment on the apprenticeship, successful candidates will be employed full time, upon completion of a successful 3-month trial period. Apprenticeship enrolment will commence upon completion of a successful 3-month trial period.
Vacancy Detail
Machine operator, setter, and programmer, manufacturing high precision components to customer and internal specifications, plus CAD design and other shop floor duties.
Over the Apprenticeship period you will learn to:
• Refer to specifications, drawings to understand the project effectively
• Read and interpret complex blueprints to comprehend work order
• Safely load and unload castings and raw material into the machinery
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on tools used in all processes
• Confirm conformance of finished work to specifications, using measuring and inspection tools as necessary
• Ensure that all CNC machines are lubricated properly before each process initiation
• Create appropriate labour and time reports by following instructions provided by superiors
• Identify workmanship and material defects and deficiencies
• Provide tooling and fixturing improvement solutions as need during each machining procedure
• Complete all reports and other paperwork associated with machining projects in process
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Report any problems to appropriate setter/supervisor
Other Information
Driving licence preferred. Some heavy lifting will be required.