Machine Shop Apprentice

Taylor Forgings specialise in steel supply to end-user manufacturers, including many of the world's leading engineering companies - primarily within the power generation, nuclear, petrochemical, water and rail industries. They also have comprehensive in-house NDT and machining capabilities, both manual and CNC, allowing all types of sub-contract work to be undertaken.

• Further industry appropriate training


• A lasting career in the engineering industry with Taylor Forgings Ltd

Your training and responsibilities as an Machine Shop Apprentice, will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Set and operate manual lathes, milling and drilling machines as required


• Work towards programming, setting and operation of CNC machinery


• Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly


• Understand and read engineering drawings/symbols


• Operate overhead crane as required (once trained);


• Operate forklift truck as required (once trained);


• Work to quality standards required for the components;


• Cut materials from stock bar maintaining material identity at all times;


• Undertake final inspections of finished components;


• Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself;


• When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded

You'll learn side-by-side with experienced engineers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you'll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in engineering.

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Worksop campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.

• Engineering Operative - Mechanical Manufacturing - Level 2

Monday to Thursday, working hours to be confirmed.