Technical Apprentice

Are you looking to start your career in engineering and manufacturing? Stones wood Precision Components Ltd has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Apprentice to gain hands‑on experience within a high‑precision aerospace manufacturing environment in Dukinfield.

We are one of the UK's largest and most trusted engineering companies, providing products and services to Aerospace, Nuclear, Energy and Scientific sectors.

We have successfully supplied to the Aerospace industry for over 50 years. We are currently on track to achieve our strong growth plans and we pride ourselves on delivering right first‑time solutions and going the extra mile to delight our customers.

Working alongside experienced engineers, machinists, and quality personnel, you will support Engineering and Manufacturing teams while completing a structured apprenticeship programme. You will develop skills across CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and production support.

• Train across CNC machining centres and develop an understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Assist with CNC programming, CAD/CAM activities, setup sheets, tooling data, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product introduction, machining prove‑outs, and process improvements.
• Learn to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Take part in continuous improvement activities to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Support inspection, quality documentation, non‑conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate engineering records and follow company quality, health and safety, and environmental procedures.

• GCSEs, or equivalent, in Mathematics, English and a STEM‑related subject.
• A strong interest in engineering, manufacturing, and technology.
• Good problem‑solving, communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn, develop new technical skills, and work with attention to detail.

• A‑Level, BTEC, T‑Level or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Physics, or a related subject.
• Basic understanding of CNC machining, CAD/CAM software, engineering principles, or manufacturing processes.
• Previous engineering, workshop, or manufacturing experience.

• Enthusiastic, reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Positive attitude towards learning, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Able to follow instructions, work independently when required, and stay committed to completing the apprenticeship programme.

• The successful candidate will receive structured training and mentoring in key areas including:
• CNC machining, manufacturing processes, and CAD/CAM programming.
• Manufacturing engineering, production planning, and ERP systems.
• Aerospace quality standards, inspection, and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Continuous improvement, problem solving, root cause analysis, and health, safety and environmental practices.

This role provides a pathway into Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Production Engineering, Quality Engineering, or other technical roles within Stones wood Precision Components Ltd.

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre‑employment security screening checks including referencing.

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you.