Summary
Kick‑start your career in precision engineering with Larkshill Engineering, based in Hockley, Birmingham. This hands-on Level 3 Engineering Technician Machinist Apprenticeship delivers practical experience setting and operating CNC and manual machines while contributing to real-world projects across the aerospace, automotive, and nuclear sectors.
What you will do at work
We are looking for a motivated and hands on individual to join our progressive team as a Level 3 Engineering Technician Machinist Apprentice. This is a great opportunity to build a career in
precision engineering while learning on the job and studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Based in Hockley, Birmingham, the company designs, manufactures and assembles precision components, machine tools and associated work-station fixtures for the aerospace, automotive and nuclear industries.
Many of our apprentices have remained with us long term and have become key members of our skilled workforce making a significant contribution to high profile projects for our customers, such as for Rolls Royce, BMW and Siemens Energy.
The apprenticeship is initially for the duration of the Level 3 apprenticeship training course with the opportunity to progress to a permanent position and further opportunities within the
company.
Duration of apprenticeship: 42 months with a view to permanent employment upon successful completion.
Training
Machining Technician Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard:
- Over a 42 month period, you will be working at the company for four days a week and then 1 day a week you will be in attendance at Sandwell College Engineering Centre
Requirements and skills
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
Qualifications
- GCSE Math and English (4) – essential
- GCSE Science- Chemistry- Physics (4) – essential
About this employer
Larkshill Engineering manufactures, designs and assembles precision components, machine tools and associated work station fixtures.
Established for over 30 years, we have grown to become a specialist in precision manufacturing across a diverse range of industries and applications.
Our principle product range includes special purpose machines, jigs, fixture, press tools, moulds and gauges for application across a wide spectrum of engineering requirements.
On site facilities also exist for general machining operations, particularly where precise tolerances are required in small batch production and one-off components.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion of your apprenticeship: A view to permanent employment
Things to consider
Enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and a desire to achieve. Interest and desire to understand the workings of machinery and fixing / solving mechanical problems. Good IT skills. Comfortable working in a team and following instructions.