Machining Apprentice

South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub; Alness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Engineering specialise in the welding and manufacture of Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Mild Steel and a range of Non Ferrous Metal products. As an Apprentice Machinist you will follow operation sheets to progress parts through the factory and perform quality checks.

You will train toward Machining Technician Level 3 with support from the employer and Chesterfield College, earning wages while gaining hands-on experience in setting, running and improving machining processes.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship will involve training with the employer and Chesterfield College.
• You will work towards Machining technician Level 3 with support from the employer and Learning Unlimited.

Responsibilities

• Setting/programming of machinery/equipment
• Productive running of machinery/equipment
• Meeting standards of quality/quality procedures
• Achieving throughput/scheduling requirements
• Ensuring equipment/work area is safe, clean and tidy
• Assist in the development of equipment and process of ongoing improvement
• Ensuring good communication and teamwork
• Follow company policies and guidelines
• To read and understand all work instructions, drawings and inspection reports

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Education

Machining technician (level 3)

Job description

DIRECT ENGINEERING & SITE SERVICES LTD

Apprenticeship Level 3

Apply by: 11/09/2026

About The Role

Direct Engineering have an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to join their existing skilled workforce as an apprentice machinist. You will be following operation sheets, in order to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time and carrying out quality checks.

• Setting/programming of machinery/equipment
• Productive running of machinery/equipment
• Meeting standards of quality/quality procedures
• Achieving throughout/scheduling requirements
• Ensuring equipment/work area is safe, clean and tidy
• Assist in the development of equipment and process of ongoing improvement
• Ensuring good communication and teamwork
• Follow company policies and guidelines
• To read and understand all work instructions, drawings and inspection reports

Chesterfield College continues to develop strong relationships with employers, and we encourage any organisation considering recruiting an apprentice to support them to progress onto a higher apprenticeship level or offer full-time employment at the end of their apprenticeship.

About The Training

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards machining technician Level 3, with support from your employer and Learning Unlimited.

About The Employer

Direct Engineering specialise in the welding and manufacture of Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Mild Steel and a range of Non Ferrous Metal products. Direct Engineering have an excellent manufacturing facility offering a specialised Fabrication Welding, Machining and Installation Service. Their experienced team of engineers work closely with customers to meet and exceed their exact requirements.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Training Provider

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Course/Training

Machining technician (level 3)

Apply by: 11/09/2026