Engineering
Trainee CNC & Manufacturing Technician Apprentice
PROTEC GROUP LTD · WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
Location
PLATO CLOSE, TACHBROOK PARK
Postcode
CV34 6YB
Salary
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
2
Degree awarded
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Start date
31 August 2026
Application deadline
26 June 2026
Posted
15 May 2026
Vacancy reference
2000032106
About the role
What makes this different?
This is not repetitive “same thing every day” manufacturing.
You will be involved in:
- CNC set up and operation (with full training)
- Manual lathe work
- CAD design using SolidWorks for jigs and fixtures
- Assembly work requiring skill and precision
- Marking out, cutting and measuring
- Hydraulic press usage
- General workshop activities
- Working with specialist adhesives and materials
- Supporting projects across luxury, bespoke and varied sectors
Career development:
- You will initially be trained in CNC set and operate, with the long term goal of progressing into programming using updated software and broader CAD capability
Environment:
- You will work closely with our GM and Senior Machine Shop Engineer, both of whom have strong experience developing graduates and fresh talent, with a real passion for giving back and helping people grow
We are looking for:
- Great attitude
- Willingness to learn
- Pride in your work
- Respect for colleagues and departments
- Hands on mindset
- Interest in engineering / manufacturing
- Good practical skills
- Desire to build a long term career
Culture:
The owners view is simple:
- This is not just a business, it is ours
That means:
- Pride in standards
- Keeping the workshop tidy
- Respecting equipment and materials
- Taking ownership
- Working as part of a team
Working week
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · 5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science · Grade C/4+
Essential
A Level · 3 A Levels inc Maths, Science and/or Engineering · Grade C+
Essential
T Level · Engineering · Grade Merit+
Essential
BTEC · Engineering · Grade Merit+
Training & development
- Day Release for Higher Education at WCG's University Centre at Rugby College
- Depending on interview assessment a decision for Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeship through to Level 6 Engineering Apprenticeship will be discussed
Future prospects
- If you are the type of person who wants more than “just a job”, enjoys variety and wants to learn real engineering, CAD and CNC skills in a business where attitude matters, this could be an outstanding first step
Things to consider
Applicants must meet entry criteria. If you do not have a Level 3 qualification (BTEC Engineering, T Level Engineering or A Levels Maths, Physics/Engineering), please do not apply. This is for Level 4-6 only.
About PROTEC GROUP LTD
PROTEC Group is a unique manufacturing supplier based in Warwickshire, specialising in prototype and low volume parts. Our exhaustive range of engineering capabilities also include medium volume production, metrology, design and consultancy.