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Apprentice CNC Machinist
IMS PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD. Huntingdon (PE28 3LH)
Closes in 7 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 September 2026
Summary
You will be learning all aspects of working in a subcontract machining workshop, from sawing up and preparing raw materials for machining operations, to manual machining and on to operating, setting and programming a range of CNC machines. Young people (16-18) will be assigned a mentor.
Wage: £16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage: Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Pay will be reviewed as progress is made through the training matrix.
Training
Course: Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours: 07:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. 40 hours a week
Start date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhere to Health & Safety rules in the workplace
- Adhere to standard operating procedures in the workplace
- Undergo training on a range of machinery
- Operate machines that are already set for machining operations
- Assist in selecting and setting cutting tools
- Assist in loading and setting work holding
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and solid models
- Measure and monitor finished parts to ensure parts are within tolerance
- Learn to read, prove and edit CNC programs
- Perform daily maintenance checks on machinery
- Maintain a clean and tidy work area
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Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
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Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in: English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
About IMS Precision: Established in 1986, I.M.S. Precision Engineering Ltd have grown over the years into a precision engineering sub-contractor. In 2010 the company was bought out by its current directors, and has moved from strength to strength, employing and training skilled engineers, investing in the latest technology and continually improving our processes and quality systems. In 2020 we moved into an 8000 square foot fully refurbished facility, doubling our productive floor space. This move has made way for new production and quality equipment. Allowing us to massively increase capacity, whilst continually maintaining and improving our quality at the highest level. We offer a flexible manufacturing service, using innovative manufacturing techniques to offer your parts, to spec, on time. IMS Precision can also offer fully managed production, including processes such as heat treatment, plating and painting – we can also offer assembly and testing to spec, welding, fabrication and sheet metalwork. https://imsprecision.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
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Company benefits
- Uniform provided
- On-site parking
- Company events
- Overtime at 1.5x
- Company pension
Opportunities to progress
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Once you have completed the Engineering Operative Level 2, you will move onto the Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053529.
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Closes in 7 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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