Machining Technician Apprenticeship - Gerotor Design Studio Limited

Are you ready to kickstart your career in engineering and manufacturing? We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and inquisitive individual, who has an interest in mechanical design and a pro-active, practical approach to work, to join our family-run business as a Machining Technician Apprentice.

This isn’t your average apprenticeship. As part of our close-knit team, you won’t be just another employee, you’ll become an integral part of the operation. You’ll gain hands-on experience in precision machining, while also developing skills in design and software, giving you a well-rounded foundation in modern manufacturing techniques. We pride ourselves on nurturing talent and providing real responsibility from day one. You’ll be supported and mentored by experienced professionals in a friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Whether you’re just leaving school or looking for a fresh start in a practical, creative field, this apprenticeship offers genuine career development and the chance to grow with the business.

The apprentice will follow the Machining Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which will combine on-job practical learning with classroom/workshop-based learning at Blackburn College. The successful candidates will be employed by Cogent Skills Services Ltd but will undertake all on-job learning with Gerotor.

As a Machining Technician, you'll develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to produce complex and precision work by machining components. Components are machined from metal or specialist materials using conventional or CNC machine tools.

Typical duties will include:

In years 1 and 2:

Setting up CNC machines to run pre-programmed production components Operation of CNC machines for manufacturing production components. Performing daily maintenance tasks on CNC machines. Component inspection & checking for conformance. Creating inspection reports. Creating fixturing and developing machining strategies (with help) for new components. Trialling machining strategies prior to production implementation

Duties / tasks later in apprenticeship, with more experience and help from line manager:

Assisting in the design of gerotor profiles and pumps. Use of CAD / CAM software for design and manufacture of components. Creating schedules and plans for manufacturing operations to meet customer requirements. Determining the need for further equipment / resources as the business expands. Developing own brand of pumps / solutions for various industries.

In addition to the course content provided by the college, you will be trained how to use CAD and our own bespoke software for designing of pump components and how to transfer this to a CAM system for creating machining toolpaths. There is also the scope for conducting desktop simulations and analysis of fluid systems.

This apprenticeship will provide you with a good all-round engineering knowledge and we are looking for someone with an enthusiastic and inquisitive nature, who has an interest in mechanical design and a pro-active, practical approach to work.

Please be aware that the business location is Leyland and the college location is Blackburn. You will be expected to make your own travel arrangements to both site and college.

Training:

Qualification to be delivered: EAL L3 Extended Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge).

Apprenticeship Standard: Machining Technician.

Training Provider: Blackburn College.

Delivery model: Day release and location: day release at Blackburn College to complete the knowledge qualification throughout the duration of the apprenticeship. 4 days per week hands-on, on site at Gerotor Design Studio, with regular support and guidance visits from your Blackburn College assessor, plus independent end point assessment.

Training Outcome:

This role is part of our talent planning for the future and, for the right person, we are looking to continue to develop the Apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Our business is growing and is evolving, so there is potential to gain permanent employment in the team, subject to performance, successful completion of the apprenticeship, and a role being available.

Completion of this apprenticeship provides potential to progress to higher education (HNC, HND, Foundation Degree).

Employer Description:
As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.30pm with 1 hour lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working