Apprentice CNC Operator at EROGA DIE COMPANY LIMITED in Gloucester

You will be working within a small team to ensure production runs smoothly, following health and safety and quality processes. Operating CNC machines daily to meet production targets.

Hours: 7:15 – 16:00 Monday–Thursday, 7:15 – 15:00 Friday (39 hours per week). Day shift; some flexibility may apply.

Location: UNIT 6A EASTBROOK ROAD GLOUCESTER GL4 3DB

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting and operating machines.
• Reading and interpreting engineer drawings and specifications.
• Adjusting machine settings and the tools required for the manufacture process.
• Machine maintenance.
• Using precision measuring tools to ensure parts meet our requirements.

Apprenticeship Tasks:

• Obtaining, checking and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
• Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
• Planning and where applicable obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity.
• Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
• Carrying out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
• Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
• Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
• Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to manufacture aerospace components/systems.
• Assemble and disassemble aerospace mechanical components, sub‑assemblies and whole systems (new and in service) as required.
• Measure and mark out materials to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes.
• Precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies.
• Use mechanical and/or electrical/electronic measuring and/or test equipment used on aircraft assemblies and systems.
• Apply assembly techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, welding and bonding techniques).
• Use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials.
• Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes and/or procedures.
• Assemble, disassemble and install aerospace components, sub‑assemblies and whole systems (new and in service) as required such as wiring looms, anti‑icing systems, electrical connectors, avionic units and using specified methods and procedures.
• Set up and use a range of measuring, testing, diagnostic tools, rigs and equipment, using approved methods and procedures.
• Install lighting, power supplies, engine control and instrumentation systems.
• Carry out testing and diagnostic activities on installed components, equipment and systems and make adjustment/rectification where applicable.
• Carry out precision drilling and finishing of holes in aerospace assemblies.
• Apply correct locking and securing methods and techniques (mechanical fasteners, locking and electrical bonding techniques).
• Use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials.
• Install and connect pipe‑work systems and aerospace assemblies.
• Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to maintain aircraft components and systems.
• Select and use the correct hand and mechanical tools and equipment while carrying out maintenance of aircraft.
• Apply human factors in aviation – attitudes and behaviours to ensure aviation safety.
• Carry out aircraft functional checks and fault diagnosis e.g. electrical bonding and earthing; flight control rigging.
• Identify, control, repair and prevent damage, fatigue and corrosion of aircraft components.
• Maintain power‑plant (piston or turbine engines), propellers or rotors.
• Use the correct bonding and assembly techniques e.g. in composite assembly.
• Inspect, repair, remove and replace aircraft structures, components, sub‑assemblies and systems.
• Undertake aircraft flight‑line handling and operations.
• Maintain aerospace components, sub‑assemblies or whole systems as required.
• Prepare and maintain the aircraft maintenance programme.
• Use relevant computer software, information systems and documentation necessary to carry out the role.
• Use asset and inventory management systems within a continuing airworthiness environment.
• Apply the principles and methods used to implement aviation safety management systems.
• Apply compliance monitoring and quality auditing of the organisation and aircraft.
• Work with other personnel internal and external to the organisation, providing good customer service.
• Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the design, build, operation and repair of maritime vessels.
• Use hand, power and machine tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Assemble, remove, maintain and overhaul components, sub‑assemblies and whole systems in a maritime environment.
• Undertake planned and corrective maintenance activities on components, equipment and systems.
• Carry out condition monitoring of plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment.
• Produce components and prototypes using a wide range of hand fitting techniques.
• Prepare and use lathes, milling machines, as well as other general or specialist high technology equipment such as 3D printing/additive manufacturing techniques.
• Apply mechanical principles and joining techniques to develop products, devices and equipment.
• Identify, diagnose and rectify design problems through the whole creation process including design studio, workshops, test environments or under laboratory conditions.
• Produce technical documentation that contains all the relevant and necessary data and information required for the technical support activity being carried out.
• Develop effective business and/or customer relationships.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to others.
• Implement quality control/assurance systems and procedures in an engineering/manufacturing environment.

Training: EAL L3 Extended diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge). Apprentices will attend college for two days per week over two years. This may be revised in Year 2. Training, assessments and observations will also be completed in the workplace.

Requirements:

• GCSE in Maths (grade 4).
• GCSE in Science (grade 4).

Skills: Logical, Initiative.

Benefits: 24 days holiday, Christmas shut‑down, uniform provided, parking available.

Potential Position Upon Completion: Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Closes in 3 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm).