Apprentice Machining Technician

ARROW PRECISION ENG.LTD

HINCKLEY (LE10 1YE)

Summary

You will work towards an EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining over a 42-month period.

Annual wage

£16,640 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Machining technician

Hours

Monday-Thursday 7am-4pm Friday 7am-1pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 2026

Duration

42 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will be predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex and precision work, machining components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machine tools such as centre lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines, single and multi-axis CNC machine tool centres.

Where you’ll work

12 BARLEYFIELD, HINCKLEY, LE10 1YE

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Your training course

Machining technician

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

More training information

Start date with the employer is 1st September 2026.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4-9) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Problem solving skills

• Analytical skills

• Logical

• Team working

• Creative

• Initiative

• Non judgemental

• Patience

Other requirements

· A willingness to learn new skills and share ideas and knowledge.

· A positive, proactive and professional approach.

· Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with colleagues.

· Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and a consistent approach.

· Effective verbal & written communication skills.

· Ability and willingness to work to targets and deadlines.

· Flexibility to work outside of normal contracted hours when required.

About this company

Founded in 1974 by David Arnold, Arrow Precision Engineering is a global leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke high-performance powertrain components. Our journey has taken us from a toolmaker, through subcontract engineering to globally renowned manufacturer of race engine components.

Behind our business and our products, we believe in Quality, Innovation and Performance above all else.

https://arrowprecision.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company Benefits

· Company pension

· Private medical insurance

· 32 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Fully qualified Level 3 Machining Technician 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ARROW PRECISION ENG.LTD

Sameera

sfaruk@leicestercollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041087.