Apprentice CNC Machinist
| Posting date: | 11 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £8.00 to £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Location: | Ferndown, Dorset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Resource Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Apprentice CNC Machinist
Job Location: Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £8.00 - £12.71 per hour (age related pay)
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7.30am to 4.45pm with a half day finish on a Friday.
Benefits: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension, staff benefit scheme, excellent working environment and training
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Machinist to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in engineering and manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
As an apprentice, you will learn to operate precision machinery, read technical drawings, and produce high-quality components in a supportive workshop environment.
The company will require you to attend colleague to gain your qualifications. Whilst at colleague you will be paid for this learning.
The aim is to get you trained up to be a fully skilled machinist.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within engineering being hands on learning valuable skills and start your career.
We will look at applicants that have finished school or that have a couple of years engineering experience who now what a company to train and develop them formally.
Key Responsibilities
• Learn to operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment
• Working with cut-off saws and deburring tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Carry out basic measurements and quality checks
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Work alongside experienced machinists and engineers
What we are looking for:
• Interest in engineering, manufacturing, or CNC machining
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Good problem-solving skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English preferred
In return you will be offered:
• Structured apprenticeship training programme
• Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment
For more information on these roles please contact us at: jobs@rrm.uk.com or by calling the office on 01202 686000.
Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise, we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.
Resource Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. It is the policy of the Company to take all reasonable steps to ensure that each applicant is assessed only in accordance on the basis of their qualifications, skills and abilities to perform the relevant duties without prejudice in regards to background, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability or gender.
By completing our application process, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you in connection with your application by email and / or telephone & SMS under GDPR Article 6(1) (a) and you are also consenting to receiving information via the same means in relation to Resource Recruitment providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Policy can be viewed on our website under the Privacy Policy tab on our website. Should you wish, you may opt out at any time
Job Location: Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £8.00 - £12.71 per hour (age related pay)
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7.30am to 4.45pm with a half day finish on a Friday.
Benefits: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension, staff benefit scheme, excellent working environment and training
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Machinist to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in engineering and manufacturing, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
As an apprentice, you will learn to operate precision machinery, read technical drawings, and produce high-quality components in a supportive workshop environment.
The company will require you to attend colleague to gain your qualifications. Whilst at colleague you will be paid for this learning.
The aim is to get you trained up to be a fully skilled machinist.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within engineering being hands on learning valuable skills and start your career.
We will look at applicants that have finished school or that have a couple of years engineering experience who now what a company to train and develop them formally.
Key Responsibilities
• Learn to operate CNC and/or manual machining equipment
• Working with cut-off saws and deburring tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings
• Carry out basic measurements and quality checks
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Work alongside experienced machinists and engineers
What we are looking for:
• Interest in engineering, manufacturing, or CNC machining
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Good problem-solving skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English preferred
In return you will be offered:
• Structured apprenticeship training programme
• Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment
For more information on these roles please contact us at: jobs@rrm.uk.com or by calling the office on 01202 686000.
Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so If you do not hear from us within 3 days, please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise, we will review any applications already made to us and may contact you about other suitable roles.
Resource Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. It is the policy of the Company to take all reasonable steps to ensure that each applicant is assessed only in accordance on the basis of their qualifications, skills and abilities to perform the relevant duties without prejudice in regards to background, religion, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability or gender.
By completing our application process, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you in connection with your application by email and / or telephone & SMS under GDPR Article 6(1) (a) and you are also consenting to receiving information via the same means in relation to Resource Recruitment providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Policy can be viewed on our website under the Privacy Policy tab on our website. Should you wish, you may opt out at any time