Machined Component Systems - Level 3 - CNC Machining Apprentice

  • Company: Machined Component Systems PLC
  • Location: Redditch, B98 9NB
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £244.80 per week
  • Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
  • Ref: VAC-00639
  • Application Deadline Date: 16/08/2024
  • Start Date: 18/09/2024
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: Yr 1- Mon- Thurs 8am-4.30pm, Fri 8am-12.30pm

Brief Description

MCS are looking for people with a keen interest in engineering to join them for their CNC machining apprenticeship. MCS is a centre of manufacturing excellence, supplying turned parts and precision engineered machined components to various industry sectors.

Qualifications Required

3 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.

Personal Qualities

-Clear interest in working in the manufacturing sector
- Practically minded
- Team player
- Good timekeeping and attendance
- Willingness to learn new skills

Skills Required

-Excellent communication skills
-Attention to detail
-Patience
-Problem solving

Training to be Provided

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 
● Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)  – off the job full time at Make UK in Aston, Birmingham in year 1
● Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) 
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
● In house training in line with your requirements.

Future Prospects


At the end of the 4 year apprenticeship MCS would be looking for the successful apprentice to be able to operate set and programme CNC machines and Robots. The next stage would be a team or section leader. There would also be opportunities to branch of into other areas of the business including quality and production planning.

Vacancy Detail

During the apprenticeship you will be trained in all aspects of a busy subcontract manufacturing company. The skills will include operating setting and programming a range of CNC equipment including:

- CNC Lathes and turning centres
- CNC Milling machines and machining centres
- Robot feed machines.
- MCS offer a comprehensive service to a range of blue chip customers across a range of different industries including automotive, environmental and medical.
- There are opportunities within the apprenticeship to involved in all aspects. Additional training will be provided on .
- Project management and planning
- Quality engineering and inspection
- Purchasing and Customer support.

Other Information

Potential for shift work.
From year 3 potential shifts 06.00 to 14.00 and 14.00 to 22.00

This apprenticeship has expired