Aerospace CNC Apprenticeship: Hands-on Engineer Training

Nuclearinst; Dukinfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent career development

Job summary

Stoneswood Precision Components Ltd is offering a Technical Apprentice role in a high‑precision aerospace manufacturing environment in Dukinfield. You will work alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing staff, gaining hands‑on experience across CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

You will develop skills through a structured apprenticeship programme, learning to interpret engineering drawings, support NPI and process improvements, and

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and STEM subjects are required.
• Interest in engineering and manufacturing is essential.
• Good problem solving, communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and attention to detail are important.

Responsibilities

• Train across CNC machining centres and understand aerospace processes.
• Assist with CNC programming, CAD/CAM activities, setup sheets and tooling data.
• Support new product introduction, prove-outs and process improvements.
• Interpret drawings, specifications and technical documents.
• Support inspection, quality records and corrective actions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English and STEM

A‑Levels / BTEC / T‑Level in Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

CNC programming

Job description

Stoneswood Precision Components Ltd is offering a Technical Apprentice role in a high‑precision aerospace manufacturing environment in Dukinfield. You will work alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing staff, gaining hands‑on experience across CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

You will develop skills through a structured apprenticeship programme, learning to interpret engineering drawings, support NPI and process improvements, and