Vacancy Machining Technician Apprentice (Level 3 Engineering)

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Vacancy overview

Wage: £17,902.56 a year
Level: Advanced
Duration: 3 Years 9 Months
Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Code: 2000028976

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a Machining Technician Apprentice with SPS Technologies based in Leicester. Apply now for a Summer 2026 start!

  • To be able to use measuring gauges i.e. micrometre, vernier and various other measuring equipment (clocks, setting pins etc)
  • To be able to set-up and operate various machines and to achieve production targets in a safe and competent manner within guidelines of company policies for quality and safety
  • To read and understand engineering drawings
  • Comply with industry health, safety and environmental working practices and regulations
  • To be an integral team member in continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements and prospects

Loughborough College will be shortlisting applications on behalf of SPS Technologies. Please check your emails for updates. Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About the employer

SPS Technologies Limited

SPS Technologies has been established since 1936, its product offering, and investment strategy is focused on technically sophisticated components and materials that are necessary and vital to key end-user markets such as aerospace, transportation, power generation, racing, farm and construction equipment and general industrial. Quality control programs of all SPS businesses reflect the demanding requirements of SPS' aerospace heritage. All product lines benefit from the culture of quality that has a long history at SPS. Because of this culture and our strong product design capability, many of SPS' products are manufactured for safety-critical applications.

We are now part of Loughborough College Group

Visit the Merger website for more details.