Roles and Responsibilities:

Through this Apprenticeship you will train as a Toolroom Apprentice where you will undertake a structured training program of academic study and workshop work to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the requirements of a leading established manufacturer of turned parts.

The successful individual will gain first-hand experience of, but not limited to the following:

  • Setting and operation of conventional centre lathes
  • Milling and grinding
  • Operation of E.D.M
  • Basic fitting techniques
  • Benchwork and associated techniques
  • Checking and inspection of tools made in house and externally
  • Understanding both in house and customer supplied engineering drawings

Entry Requirements

We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*-C / 9-5 for Maths, English, Science and two other subjects.

Training to be Provided

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Things to Consider

The first year training will be held at MGTS centre in Redditch, when back on site after the first year the hours will be -

Company Working Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.30pm

Friday: 8.00am – 3.00pm

All days include a 15-minute breakfast break and a 30-minute lunch break.

Future prospects

Following successful completion of your Apprenticeship, you may be given the opportunity too progress into a full-time employed position within the business. In future, should a position become available, the opportunity would exist for you to progress to a Team Leader position.