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About the Role
The successful candidate will receive full training in Machine Tool Setting and begin a career in a company with a good track record. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full-time employment and to progress to higher level qualifications.
Wage
- £16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training Course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
- Shift basis: 6.00am - 2.00pm, 2.00pm - 10.00pm
- 39 hours a week
Start Date
Thursday 1 October 2026
Duration
1 year
Positions Available
1
What You'll Do at Work
A machine (tool) setter installs, operates and maintains the machines used in manufacturing and production. They ensure these machines function correctly and efficiently, allowing businesses to meet their production goals and maintain high-quality standards.
- Setting up machines: Machinists configure machines according to specific job requirements, which involves adjusting components and machine parameters.
- Operating machines: Machinists operate machines during production runs, closely monitoring them to maintain efficiency and quality. They promptly resolve any issues to help meet production targets.
- Performing routine maintenance: Machinists perform regular maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, lubricating and replacing worn parts.
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Machinists identify and resolve issues when machines malfunction or product quality is substandard.
- Ensuring safety: Adherence to safety protocols and regulations is a key responsibility for machinists.
- Quality control: Machinists conduct quality control checks, measuring, testing and visually inspecting parts or products to ensure they meet required specifications.
- Record keeping: Machinists maintain accurate documentation of machine settings, production runs, maintenance tasks and any issues encountered during manufacturing. Thorough records help track performance, identify areas for improvement and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Where You'll Work
Hanley Technical Institute 151-153 Marsh Street North Hanley Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5HR
Training Provider
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training Course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
What You'll Learn
Course contents:
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, and other relevant guidelines.
- Comply with environmental procedures and systems and contribute to the achievement of specific standards e.g. ISO 14001.
- Demonstrate their ability to carry out their role effectively, efficiently and flexibly maintaining lean manufacturing principles to meet customer’s demands.
- Generate ideas and contribute to process improvement activities individually or as part of a team through fact finding and analysis to improve the safety, environment, quality, cost or production process.
- Demonstrate communication skills which include oral, written, electronic (PC), information boards or visual displays to effectively share information.
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Training Schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / A - C)
- Math (grade 4 / A - C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Excellent Time Keeping
North Staffordshire Engineering Group Training Association Ltd have a strong track record of working with local engineering companies for over fifty years. The largest dedicated engineering training organisation in Stoke on Trent we pride ourselves on our unique historical links with the local engineering sector.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Progression to be discussed on completion of the apprenticeship
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is: NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE ENGINEERING GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED Kerry Turner kerry@nsegta.co.uk 01782 213485
Reference Code
VAC1000285254.
Closing Date
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
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