Summary
We are offering the right candidate a supportive working environment with no weekend or late evening shifts, making D. W. Tomlin a good place to learn and grow your career while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Apprentices will have the opportunity to work alongside highly skilled, time-served engineers.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Working hours TBC
40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Duration
1 year 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 role will be very varied due to the variety of products that we manufacture, no week will be the same.
* Taught basic skills in welding and fabrication
* Working with your mentor and other skilled engineers
* Learning to make and assemble a variety of machines from beginning to end
* MIG welding, press work, working with various machine tools
Where you'll work
HAMPTON LANE
OLD LEAKE
BOSTON
PE22 9JS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOSTON COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Training schedule
Engineering Operative Level 2.
The Engineering Operative apprenticeship will typically take between 12-18-months to complete. You will attend college for one day a week.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 and above)
* Maths (grade 4 and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Punctual
* Willing to learn from others
* Accept instruction
* Accept constructive feedback
Other requirements
Transport to D. W. Tomlin - there is a bus stop at the top of the road.