Toolmaking Engineering Apprentice

Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for 2 x new apprentices to join our tool making department to become fully skilled Engineers in all aspects of manufacturing and designing tooling.

Wage

£20,135 a year

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

To be able to program and operate electro discharge machinery
To use CMM Machinery to check parts are precise, of high quality and accurate to drawing
To have an understanding of the works order administration system
To carry out maintenance on injection mould tools
To be able to fit, test and trial new tooling
To be able to use and interpret engineering data and documentation such as engineering drawings, technical data and inspection reports
To be able to design appropriate jigs/fixtures and tooling using computer aided design
You will be expected to be able to set up, operate and adjust/edit equipment settings as applicable to the machine tool being used
When using CNC equipment, you will be expected to be able to produce, prove and edit programmes
To gain an understanding of injection moulding techniques and best practices
To be competent in tool setting
Proficient in operating manual toolroom machinery such as milling, turning and grinding machinery

Where you’ll work

40 Lower Oakham Way
Oakham Business Park
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 5BY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Your training plan

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our engineering campus (NG17)
This attendance is required during term time only

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, maths and a Science included (x5) (grade 5)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Time Management

About this company

Glenair UK Ltd is based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, and is a leading manufacturer of specialized electrical harnesses and connector systems used widely throughout the military, aerospace, telecommunications, marine and rail industries. Glenair invest in our apprenticeship programmes to enable us to grow our very own talent inhouse

https://www.glenair.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Monthly bonus scheme Pension plan Healthcare scheme Life assurance 32 days annual leave Long service awards Apprentice mentor for all apprentices

After this apprenticeship

To become a fully qualified Toolmaker with a permanent role within the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Leoni

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900469

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308185.

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Closes in 31 days (Friday 23 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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