Machinist Technician Apprenticeship

Machinist Technician Apprenticeship –
JCB

Salary: Circa £16,000

Contract Type: Full Time

Working Pattern: Permanent

Hours: 39.0

Start Date: September 2026, typically for 36 months

Starting Salary: Circa £16,000

Minimum Entry Criteria: You’ll need at least four GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English and a relevant scientific/technical subject at C/4 or above.

Visa Sponsorship: JCB is unable to offer visa sponsorship or immigration support for its Early Careers Schemes.

Skilled machinists create precision parts which are then used on a daily basis, across the world, in almost everything you see. As well as learning the fundamentals of engineering theory and manufacturing processes, you will gain experience in using manual machines and computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools to cut, drill and finish components.

Our designated training provider for this apprenticeship is Coleg Cambria and you'll be based at Bersham Road.

• We’ll be reviewing applications against the essential criteria then shortlisting and sending out links to our online assessments in November 2025 – January 2026.
• Once you’ve fully completed your online assessment, we’ll review it and provide you with an update within a few weeks. If you’ve not completed your online assessment then we won’t take your application further.
• In-person Assessment Centres will take place from January to April 2026.
• Following your Assessment Centre, whether you’ve been successful or not, we promise to give you a call with feedback.
• If successful, congratulations! We’ll now take you through the onboarding process, which will include a familiarisation day.
• Welcome to JCB – our Early Careers cohorts ordinarily start in early September.

This is your chance to join a company that’s not only picking up awards for its Early Careers schemes but also opens up opportunities for the long term. On a JCB Early Careers Scheme you’ll join a company that’s known for developing its people, and where a career for life. You’ll get 33 days’ holiday, access to our stakeholder pension scheme, and you can also opt into our Private Medical scheme with Bupa.

You’ll also benefit from access to our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist, a JCB Rewards Hub, discounts at many high street retailers, a Cycle to Work Scheme, professional outdoor development programme in the Lake District and networking opportunities via our “Next Gen” society.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you can contact our Resourcing team at

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