Machining Apprentice

DUNPHY COMBUSTION LTD · Rochdale

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Dunphy Combustion is a family-owned engineering and manufacturing company based in Rochdale. Established in 1964, the company designs, manufactures, installs and maintains industrial combustion equipment, including industrial burners, digital burner control solutions and packaged boiler plant rooms. Dunphy's Rochdale manufacturing complex includes production, research and development, testing and engineering facilities. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop precision machining skills within an established UK engineering manufacturer.

Monday to Thursday: 7:45am-4:30pm Friday: 7:45am-3:30pm Published Dunphy opening hours. Exact contracted hours, breaks and apprenticeship training arrangements to be confirmed by the employer. 37 hours a week3 years 6 monthsCommunication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4), Communication skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This apprenticeship provides a route into a skilled CNC machining career. On successful completion, there may be opportunities to progress into a CNC Machinist / Setter-Operator or other precision engineering roles within the business, subject to performance, business requirements and vacancies.

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 24 Sep 2026
Apply by 14 Nov 2026

Where you'd be based

OL11 2SL

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