Level 3 Craft Machinist Apprentice

About the Company

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd is a subsidiary of Textron Inc., one of the worlds best known multi‑industry companies who are recognised for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, E‑Z‑GO, and many more. At our Turf Centre of Excellence in Ipswich, Suffolk, Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd design and manufacture Jacobsen and Ransomes turf maintenance equipment that is trusted on some of the finest formal turf areas around the world.

From parks and sports grounds, to highways and fine lawns, our extensive range of equipment is built for every environment. Proudly nurturing steel through to finished products in the first factory for motorised mowers in the world, Ransomes supports hundreds of skilled professionals who bring our mowers to life through expertise gained over three centuries. We combine this ongoing legacy with innovation to cut a new path in research and development of clean green alternative energy technology.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship course could lead to a permanent role working within the Machine Shop.

• Turning:
  Produce cylindrical components on a manual centre lathe to fine tolerances.
• Milling:
  Produce geometric shapes on a manual vertical and or horizontal milling machine.
• Grinding:
  Produce components on grinders to fine tolerances.
• Computer Numerical Control:
  Operate CNC machines to produce complex shapes and components using automatic machines.
• Assembly & Heat Treatment.
• EH & S Training.

Ransomes Factory Tour for prospective Apprentices, Thursday 19th March 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

If you would like to come along for a tour of our plant, discuss apprenticeships and to see where you could be working, please contact Jo Barber to reserve your space. Email: or Call  Parents welcome too! Only available by booking in advance.

• EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (Development Competence).
• City and Guilds Machining technician.
• Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Machining) (Development Technical Knowledge).
• This is a 4 year apprenticeship with college attendance required once per week at Colchester Institute's Braintree Campus, transport from Colchester campus provided.

Monday to Friday from 6:30am - 2:48pm, with a 10-minute break at 10:00am and a 30-minute set lunch at 12:00pm.