Level 3 Apprenticeship Machinist Technician

** Career Area:
** Operations
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
** We are Caterpillar
** When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure.
** One Company, Limitless Opportunities
** is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Power& Energy – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.
** The Apprenticeship
** An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable, real-life experiences.

We are looking for
** 1 apprentice
** to join our Prototype Machinist Team located at our
** Peterborough facility** (PE1 5FQ
).This 4-year advanced apprenticeship scheme will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. From day one, you will be embedded in a team, solving real world problems through combining college-based learning with on-the-job training. You’ll learn the latest skills and knowledge from our Machining experts.

Our Prototype Machinist team interprets complex designs and produces prototype mechanisms, tools, and components that enable in-house testing of engines, components, and future technologies. Using a variety of tools, systems, and machines, they bring these designs to life. Machining apprentices support this work by assisting in prototype creation and gaining hands-on experience in our on-site Research and Development facility.

Our apprentices will:
* earn a competitive salary package, starting at c. £15,311 per year,
* receive 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays,
* have access to a 5% annual bonus, a share scheme, a pension scheme, flexible benefits, flexible working opportunities and family-friendly  collaboration with our partnered training provider,  (Wisbech Campus), our
** 4-year advanced apprenticeship scheme
** will enable you to grow and develop your capabilities. Alongside on-the-job training supported by relatable mentors, apprentices will spend at least 20% of their working hours completing college-based learning leading to nationally recognised qualifications through the standard:  
* Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge) As part of this apprenticeship, apprentices are required to attend college on a
** day release
** basis and therefore will be
** required to travel**.  Upon completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices can apply for the appropriate level of
** Eng Tech (Engineering Technician)
** professional registration status.
** The Experience
** A Machinist Apprentice is a hands-on, detail-oriented role where individuals learn and develop the skills needed to manufacture a wide range of components, including shafts, tooling, and prototype equipment. This position involves operating and maintaining various machines such as CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, and grinders to produce precision parts according to specifications.

The apprentice gains experience in reading and interpreting technical…