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Engineering Apprenticeship
Progressive Technology's apprenticeship scheme provides students with the knowledge and training they need to pursue a career in engineering. The first year of the apprenticeship will be spent in their purpose-built training academy, with full support provided by the Apprentice Training Manager and full-time Apprentice Trainers.
Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in English (grade 5 or 7)
- GCSE in Maths (grade 5 or 7)
Desirable qualifications:
- A Level in Maths (grade 5)
- Other relevant qualifications and industry experience (the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect existing knowledge)
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
- Patience
- Reliability
Other requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
Responsibilities
What you'll do at work:
- Learn basic machining and hand fitting skills
- Progress to basic CNC machining through supervised tasks
- Manufacture engineering tools and components
- Work on a variety of machines in the training academy, including:
- Centre Lathes
- Vertical Milling Machines
- Surface Grinding
- CNC Lathe
- CNC 3-Axis & 5-Axis Milling Machines
- CAD / CAM Training
- Receive monthly academic classroom-based training
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Training:
- Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Training provider: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
- Training course: Engineering operative (level 2)
- Monthly academic training will take place on site in the Progressive Technology Training Academy, delivered by PDT Training.
Benefits
Wage:
- £16,640 for the first year (may increase depending on age)
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Hours:
- First year: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm
- Second year onwards (employee over 18): Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- 40 hours a week
Duration: 1 year
Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
Positions available: 18
After this apprenticeship:
- Potential to progress to a Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (3 Years, Level 3 then Level 4 HNC)
- Potential to progress to a Technician Engineering Apprenticeship (4 Years, Level 3 then Level 4 HNC)
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About Progressive Technology
Progressive Technology Ltd is a rapidly expanding Engineering Business based in Newbury Berkshire. The Progressive Technology Group of companies has grown to be a leading supplier of CNC machined, 3D printed and composite components. They are an award-winning, first-choice supplier to motorsport and other industries, with a reputation for innovation, development, and rapid product turnaround.
Further information: https://progressive-technology.co.uk/apprentice-academy/
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Contact
PROGRESSIVE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED Natasha Cahill hr@progressive-technology.co.uk 01635 283668 Reference code: VAC2000038184
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