About the Role

Start your manufacturing career with NOV as an Apprentice CNC Machinist at our Glenrothes facility, supporting the production of high spec subsea components. This hands on role combines structured training with real shop floor experience across CNC turning, milling, and boring.

You will develop core machining, problem-solving, and process discipline skills while contributing to live production. Over the course of the apprenticeship, you will progress from foundational training to operating and setting machines within a high performance manufacturing environment.

Your development will include gaining an understanding of the full manufacturing lifecycle, from order intake through planning, machining, inspection, and final delivery, before moving into hands on machining and contributing to production under supervision. By the later stages, you will operate with increasing independence while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

About the Company

At NOV Glenrothes, we manufacture critical components for the energy sector, used in demanding offshore and onshore environments where quality, precision, and reliability are essential.

We operate a high mix, low volume production environment, delivering complex, high value components that require technical expertise and a strong commitment to excellence. Our success is driven by skilled people, robust processes, and a culture that prioritises safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

We offer a structured apprenticeship programme that combines formal education with practical, hands on experience in a real manufacturing environment.

You will receive:

Comprehensive training across CNC machining, inspection, and manufacturing processes
Mentorship from experienced machinists and supervisors
Exposure to multiple departments including programming, quality assurance, toolroom, inspection, and stores
A clear development pathway from trainee to competent CNC Machinist
Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications alongside on-the-job learning

Why Join Us?

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to build a long-term career in manufacturing while gaining hands-on experience with advanced CNC equipment and complex, high-precision components.

You will gain exposure to the full manufacturing process and work closely with multiple departments, including HSE, Quality Assurance, Programming, Inspection, and Operations. This breadth of experience provides a strong foundation for future career progression within NOV.

With clear development milestones at 6 and 12 months, including academic progression and increased shop-floor responsibility, you will steadily grow into a skilled and confident CNC Machinist.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Corporate

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

NOV Inc.

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