Apprentice Machining Technician
Salary
Apprentice Grade 1 £26,686 (salary progression through successful completion of programme)
Closing date
Jun 05, 2026 12:00PM
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Machining Technician in the Engineering Science department.You will work as an Apprentice Mechanical Technician. You will be required to complete a three and a half year training programme that will cover all aspects of the role delivered through in-house training, alongside block release or other distance learning methods delivered by MTC at Oxfordshire Advanced Skills Culham Campus.
About the apprenticeship
As part of this role, you will work towards a Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship, with clear development objectives set throughout the programme to support your progress.
For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Engineering Science department in Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PJ. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Oxfordshire Advanced Skills Culham Campus for periods of block release.
In total, it will take 42 months to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training.
For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk
About you
You will be passionate about starting your career in engineering and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.
To complete the level 2 and level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
Regardless of your prior qualifications MTC will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process.
There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.
What we offer
Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team.
You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.
We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.
You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.
Contact us and apply
If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:
• Grahame Faulkner – Recruiting Manager – grahame.faulkner@eng.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12:00 pm on Friday 5th June 2026. Only applications received via the following link will be considered:
Interviews will be taking place on the 29th and 30th June 2026.
Contact name
Grahame Faulkner
Contact email
grahame.faulkner@eng.ox.ac.uk
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