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Vacancy Apprentice Machinist (Level 3 Engineering)

Loughborough College exterior of the Hub building

Vacancy overview

Wage: £16,640 a year
Level: Advanced
Duration: 4 Years
Closing Date: Monday 2nd March 2026

Code: 2000011814

Join the team at QMS as an Apprentice Machinist in Summer 2026! Apprentices will work with various machine tools, different materials and both large & small components, learning the procedures and techniques by working with and observing experienced Machinists. Apprentices have on-the-job training and day release to Loughborough College.

You will be expected to become proficient in:

  • Setting and operating CNC machine tools (in line with your capability/ progression).
  • Training may also be provided on manual turning, dependant on business needs.

Working within the Machine Shop you will be required to:

  • Read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Use various hand and power tools.
  • Become familiar with the use of a variety of measuring equipment, micrometers etc.
  • De-burr/polish finished parts.
  • Maintain the machine shop and machines as required.
  • You will also work alongside / observe other engineering areas of the company including inspection and design (CAD) to broaden and underpin your general engineering knowledge.

Requirements and prospects

Please ensure you are able to travel to the workplace in Coalville and Loughborough College before applying.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About the employer

QUARRY MANUFACTURING & SUPPLIES LTD

QMS are OEM manufacturers of Cone Crushers, suppliers of spare and wear parts for the worldwide quarrying industry, and maintenance experts for crushing plant throughout the UK. We are one of the world’s leading manufacturers of manganese wear parts and internal high quality crusher spares. We are experts in the repair and maintenance of all makes of crushing equipment.

We are now part of Loughborough College Group

Visit the Merger website for more details.