Kick Start Your Career! Become a Machining Technician Apprentice (Level 3) at Baxi– Apply for 2026!

Looking for a career that’s hands-on, future focused, and seriously rewarding?

Want to be part of the movement towards a zero-carbon world?

At Baxi Heating, we’ve been innovating for over 150 years.

This is more than an apprenticeship - It’s your pathway into a secure, well-paid career with huge opportunities.

Where you’ll be working:

As a Machining Technician Apprentice (Level 3) at Baxi you’ll be working within the components team in Preston, reporting to the Setter Team Leader. You’ll be working as part of a team focused on setting a variety of CNC machines, manual and auto presses, including Coil fed presses to make ready for Operators to use them safely and correctly.

Your responsibilities:

To set and operate a variety of CNC controlled machines, Hydraulic and mechanical presses, and press brakes within the component's facility.
Read and understand engineering drawings.
Carry out inspection to designated quality standards and procedures.
To have the ability to train new or existing operators
To be proactive in all process improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for:

Full training will be provided both at Burnley College and in the workplace throughout your apprenticeship to ensure you’re both safe in a busy manufacturing environment and feel enabled to do your role to the best of your abilities.

We are looking for applications from those that have the following:

A keen interest in engineering/mechanics
Confident following clear instructions to complete a task
Excellent levels of communication
GCSE grade 4 or above in English & Maths

Why this Apprenticeship Rocks

Learn from real professional experts
Train at reputable College
Earn while you learn — no student debt

Across the 42 month programme, you’ll pick up all the skills you need to build a professional future at Baxi.

Epic First-Year Experience: Baxi Apprentice Residential

You’ll kick off your journey with our famous residential course — a mix of teamwork challenges, leadership activities, and loads of fun.

You’ll build confidence, communication skills, make new mates, and get stuck into our values:

One Team
Customer Focus
Sustainable Future

Benefits You’ll Love

37 hour working week
25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
Competitive starting salary about National Apprenticeship Wage
Pension & sick pay
Staff discounts across travel, shopping, leisure and so much more...
A fully trained mentor
Wellbeing and health support
Devon Excursion (yes, it’s as fun as it sounds!)

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re excited about a career with loads of potential, real qualifications, and the chance to make a difference — we want to hear from you!

Hit apply and start your journey to becoming a Baxi Service Engineer of the future.

We’re Proud to Be Inclusive

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.

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