Summary
We are looking for an apprentice to work along side experienced toolmakers to ensure the continuation of skills to be gained in the repair and manufacture of press tools, jigs and fixtures using traditional and CNC machines. Also to learn press tool design using 3D cad drawing facilities.
Wage
£15,600 a year
You will be offered a generous £8 per hour in your first year and then at least minimum wage for age from year 2
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
At B'Ham Spec Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.45pm. Friday, 7.00am - 11.30am. At Make UK Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am - 12.30pm.
39 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The vacancy is for an apprentice toolmaker to undergo four years training and when qualified to assist in the maintenance and manufacture of press tools to manufacture a wide range of pressings.
The role will be to maintain press tools to meet production requirements
Throughout your apprenticeship you will learn to use:
* Surface Grinding
* Turning
* Conventional Milling
* CNC milling
* Wire eroding
* 3D CAD Design
Where you’ll work
Lincoln Works
Moor Lane
Witton
Birmingham
B6 7HE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
EEF LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Your training plan
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll work towards several academic and vocational qualification levels throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including:
* Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
* Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence - in years 2 to 4 in company
* Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
* In house training in line with your requirements
* Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (or any other relevant subject) (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Please note the early starts, you should have a think about how you will get to work to start at 7am, Monday to Friday when at company.