Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering Technician
HILL ENGINEERING (CATFORD) LTD

Hill Engineering would like to find candidates who wish to learn from our immense knowledge in the precision engineering industry. The majority of the parts we manufacture are our own range of highly prestigious products that we manufacture at our factory in Orpington.

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Annual wage

£19,760 a year

Expected duration

3 Years 6 Months

Possible start date

07 Sep 2026

Date posted

05 May 2026

Reference number

2000029895

Positions

2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Successful candidates will be trained in the following:

• Understanding of technical engineering drawings used for manufacturing
• Following job cards, procedures and instructions from the team leader
• Understanding the uses of various cutting tools
• Setting of various Mill/Turn CNC machines
• Setting of tool offsets and understanding wear offsets on CNC Machines
• Submitting of first-off parts to inspection
• Use of inspection equipment including Vernier calipers, micrometers, height gauges etc.
• Measuring of component parts as they are produced

Applicants should have:

• An excellent attitude in their work ethics
• Have good attention to detail
• Be able to work on your own initiative as well as being part of a team
• Keeping a clean and safe working area and understanding all aspects of Health and Safety within the workshop
• Applicants must also be punctual, reliable and have a mature and professional outlook

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Machining (Knowledge)
• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Competence)
• Training at Hill Engineering, Orpington
• Day Release - Midkent College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Further opportunity into programing of CNC Machines & CAM Systems

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness