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Kick-start your career in Precision Engineering with Hogley Brothers as an Apprentice Machine Operator
You'll receive hands-on training from our expert team, learn to operate CNC machinery, inspect quality products & develop valuable skills while working towards an apprenticeship qualification in a supportive environment.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working.
You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Learn to safely set and operate specialist CNC manufacturing machinery.
- Set up, load and unload machines ready for production.
- Inspect finished products using measuring equipment and visual checks.
- Carry out routine machine cleaning and basic maintenance.
- Change machine tooling under the guidance of experienced colleagues.
- Prepare products for storage, packaging or dispatch.
- Report any faults, defects or quality issues to supervisors.
- Follow health and safety procedures and company policies at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Work closely with colleagues to achieve production targets and deadlines.
- Learn to use company IT systems where required.
- Complete your apprenticeship training while developing valuable manufacturing and engineering skills.
Where you'll work
Unit 1-5
Northcote Industrial Estate
Doncaster Road
Knottingley
WF11 8NW
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Training schedule
The apprentice will receive the majority of their training in the workplace, learning from experienced machine operators and supervisors. They will also complete off-the-job training as part of their apprenticeship programme, delivered by the training provider through a combination of workplace learning and scheduled online training sessions. Regular reviews will be held to monitor progress and support the apprentice throughout their programme.
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More training information
Training will be delivered by Train'd Up through a blended programme of workplace learning and off-the-job training. You'll have regular contact with your Skills Coach, who will support your progress through reviews, assessments and one-to-one guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 or 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
- Perseverance
- Physical strength
Other requirements
This is a practical, hands-on role within a manufacturing environment. Applicants should be comfortable standing for long periods, following strict health and safety procedures, and working as part of a team. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to completing both the workplace and off-the-job training are essential.
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Hogley Brothers is a well-established manufacturer supplying high-quality equipment to the glass industry. The company is committed to delivering excellent workmanship, outstanding customer service and maintaining the highest standards of quality. Hogley Brothers values its employees and provides a supportive working environment where apprentices receive hands-on training, guidance from experienced colleagues and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career in precision engineering.
Company benefits
- Full training/support from expert colleagues.
- Friendly & welcoming team environment.
- Opportunity to gain a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification.
- Ongoing mentoring and regular progress reviews.
- Opportunities to develop workplace skills/qualifications.
- Potential for a permanent, long term position upon successful completion
- Long-term career development within a globally renowned Precision Engineering business.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent Machine Operator role with Hogley Brothers. As your skills and experience develop, you'll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility, learn additional machinery and processes, gain further industry-recognised qualifications, and progress into more senior manufacturing or supervisory roles.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046078.
Closes in 12 days (Monday 17 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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