Job Description

About The Role

Are you curious about how precision components keep aircraft and turbines performing at their best? Do you want to learn specialist hands-on engineering skills while achieving a machining qualification?

Start your career with Component Process and Repair Limited (CPR) as a Machinist Apprentice.

CPR are working with PETA Ltd to recruit and train a Machinist Apprentice. In this role, you will learn and develop the skills required to operate and maintain predominantly manual machining equipment, including lathes, milling machines, grinding machines and EDMS, while supporting the production of precision components.

Training to be provided:

The Machinist Apprentice role combines hands-on training with theoretical learning to build a strong foundation in machining and engineering principles.

You will be studying a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship. Throughout your Apprenticeship with CPR, you will be supported by your company mentor and your PETA Learning and Development Coach.

You will attend PETA's Havant training centre for off-the-job training, one day per week for 39 months of the apprenticeship.
Overall duration 45 months.

About the role:

The Machinist Apprentice will learn to take responsibility for:
Assisting in setting up and operating manual and CNC machines under supervision Turning, milling, drilling, and grinding Practicing safe and accurate measurement using micrometers, callipers, and gauges Inspecting finished components for accuracy and quality Following all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe 6S working environment including Correct use of PPE and machine guarding

What are the career prospects at CPR Ltd?

Over time, the role will develop to offer challenging new responsibilities to stretch your capabilities and understanding across the departments of CPR exposing you to a range of highly specialised engineering processes.

Upon completion of your apprenticeship programme, you could be offered a full time permanent position with the chance to progress within the team.

Could this be the ideal role for me?

As the Machinist Apprentice role is an apprenticeship, no prior experience is required. However, we are looking for an individual who can demonstrate a true passion for engineering and a want to learn a specialised trade. To be considered for the role, you must have the following skills / attributes:
Strong communicator, confidence to converse at all levels Attention to detail and accuracy Good problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions Willingness to learn and develop technical skills Basic understanding of mathematics and measurements GCSEs in Maths, Science and English with at least a grade C/4 are required

About Us

Component Process and Repair Limited (CPR) is an Aerospace Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Organisation that utilises it experience, specialised processes and technical capability to overhaul, repair, or process components for the aerospace industry, industrial gas turbine industry and commercial engineering.



In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive a benefit package including:
Company contribution pension scheme 25 days paid leave + bank holidays Company workwear (polo shirts/ sweatshirts) and PPE 4 day working week Statutory sick pay Death in service WPA Healthcare Scheme Overtime at time and a half (as available)

If you want the chance to be considered for this opportunity, click apply below to register your interest.