Machining Apprentice

Peta; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is seeking a Machining Apprentice to join their client, Vulcan. In this role, you'll learn to operate various machinery while creating engineered components. The apprenticeship combines practical experience with formal training, ensuring skills development in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic learners with a focus on teamwork. This is a full-time position in Southampton, with excellent career prospects available upon completion.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free parking on site

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Desire to learn machining skills and techniques.
• Ability to interpret technical information.
• Good manual dexterity is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret technical information.
• Prepare materials for CNC Machining.
• Make adjustments to settings as required.

Skills

Enthusiastic team player

Self motivated and driven

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

2 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above in maths and English

Job description

STARTING IN MARCH 2026

If you are a hands on practical worker looking to kickstart a career with engineering this could be the role for you. We are looking to source a Machining Apprentice for our client Vulcan. Within the role you could be learning how to use a lathe and mill to create engineered components from all materials and plastics using calibrated measuring tools to document individual dimensions on machined components.

Training to be provided: As a Machining Apprentice you will be studying a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your Apprenticeship with Vulcan Offshore you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach. You will attend PETAs Havant training centre for off-the-job training one day per week for 39 months of the apprenticeship. Overall duration 45 months.

About the role

• Interpret technical information
• Check that materials are suitable
• Prepare materials for CNC Machining
• Position the materials to be Machined
• Set up the CNC Machines
• Make components using varied techniques
• Make adjustments to settings as required
• Use appropriate measuring tools
• Visually inspect components
• Inspect completed components
• Complete and file dimensional reports and material certs
• Restore the work area

Career prospects at Vulcan Offshore

• Fulltime employment
• Further personal development

Essential Skills

• 2 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above or equivalents in maths and English
• Enthusiastic team player
• Self motivated and driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn

Desirable Criteria

• Good manual dexterity
• Real interest in machining
• Good co-ordination
• Methodical and logical
• Good problem‑solving skills
• Learn through instruction

Company Benefits

• Auto-enrolled into the Vulcan pension scheme after qualification period
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days to be taken at Christmas)
• Free parking on site
• Onsite restroom with kitchen facilities
• Overtime available

If you want the chance to be considered for this opportunity and are available to start in March 2026 click Apply below to register your interest.

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Employment Type: Trainee | Experience: years | Vacancy: 1