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Fairway Form Tools Ltd are looking for a highly motivated individual to join them as a Machine Shop Apprentice. You’d be based at their Canklow site and assist with the machining of bespoke parts.
Wage
£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Pay will be reviewed in-line with performance and on completion of the apprenticeship.
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am to 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am to 2.00pm.
38 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 8 September 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
What you'll do at work
As a Machine Shop Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Operate manual and [when trained] CNC milling/turning machines
- Inspect finished components & complete job cards
- Ensuring tooling, fixtures, gauges, drawings etc are available, prepared and the machining process is documented and understood in readiness for the next job
- Work safely and in line with written procedures, carrying out your own risk assessment before commencing work
- Use a variety of hand tools
- Work towards using CAD software to design components
- Comply to relevant environmental and safety standards
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You’ll develop your skills alongside skilled engineers who are eager to pass on their knowledge, helping you learn a variety of duties and how to support the whole business. You’ll be mentored to achieve your full potential and create the foundation of a career in engineering.
Where you'll work
UNIT B1-B5
CANKLOW MEADOWS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WEST BAWTRY ROAD
ROTHERHAM
S60 2XL
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RNN GROUP
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
The successful candidates will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Rotherham campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.
The Apprenticeship Standard you will be studying is Engineering Operative- Mechanical Manufacturing- Level 2.
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths & English (grade A*-C / 9-4)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enthusiasm
- Work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload
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Fairway Form Tools Ltd are a precision engineering company that prides itself on supplying quality tooling/sub contract machining services to meet the rigorous demands of business today. Trading since 1978 they possess a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise to support all manufacturing processes. They have invested heavily in new machinery to keep ahead of the competition whilst supporting their customers’ needs with on time deliveries. Their reputation is built on quality and reliability enhanced by an exceptional brand of personal service. https://fairwayformtools.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Further and higher skill development/qualifications. A lifelong career in the steel industry and progression opportunity with Fairway Form Tools Ltd.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RNN GROUP
lorraine
lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk
07713319356
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045244.
Closes in 16 days (Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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