CNC Machinist Apprentice in Banbury

Are you passionate about precision engineering and ready to launch a rewarding career in manufacturing? Norbar Torque Tools, a world leading specialist in torque control equipment based in Banbury, is looking for a CNC Machinist Apprentice to join their team. This is an ideal opportunity to begin your engineering career with a global leader in torque technology and precision manufacturing. You will gain hands‑on experience with high precision machinery, learn from industry experts, and work towards recognised engineering qualifications. You\’ll play a key role in producing high accuracy torque tools and measurement systems used across the automotive, aerospace, energy, and wider engineering sectors.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate, set, and program CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machinery
• Work with high precision tools, equipment, and modern manufacturing technologies
• Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, machinists, and technicians
• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations (BS, ISO, EN)
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact
• Produce job specific technical outputs such as engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders
• Record information – paper based or electronic
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Follow manufacturer\’s instructions
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices
• Apply continuous improvement techniques
• Apply team working principles
• Communicate in writing with others for example stakeholders, colleagues, managers
• Communicate verbally with others for example colleagues and stakeholders
• Use information and digital technology – comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies
• Carry out and record learning and development activities
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures

Qualifications and Skills

• A genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem solving
• Enthusiasm to learn, develop new skills, and grow within a supportive team
• GCSE in English, Maths, Science (grade C/4+) and 4 additional GCSEs
• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Willingness to learn
• Reliability and punctuality
• Practical, hands‑on mindset

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Non‑guaranteed bonus scheme
• Generous contributory pension plan/life assurance
• Access to an award‑winning on‑site restaurant & lifestyle benefits
• Employee assistance program / ongoing professional support
• Opportunity to learn hands‑on skills, work with advanced technology, and develop a long‑term career in a highly respected engineering environment
• Based in Banbury – convenient location for local candidates

Applicants must attend an initial interview with the employer, followed by a longer second interview stage.

Visit https://www.norbar.com/ to learn more about the company.