Samuel Heath - Level 3 - Toolmaker - Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

We are excited to open the application for our Toolmaking Apprenticeship program. The successful candidate will work within the research and development department, gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with five-axis machining centres, advanced 3D printers for engineering applications, CNC lathes & CAD/CAM tools.

Wage

£16,652.47 a year

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Competitive salary with annual increases

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

When at Samuel Heath: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Friday, 7:00am - 12:00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 17 September

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Why Choose an Engineering Technician Apprenticeship with Samuel Heath?

We are excited to open the application for our Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship program. This role is a vital part of the business and presents a unique opportunity to build a career in manufacturing engineering. The successful candidate will work within the research and development department, gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with five-axis machining centres, advanced 3D printers for engineering applications, CNC lathes (including sliding head systems), metrology equipment and digital CAD/CAM tools.

You will be mentored by a team of experts on their field who will be there supporting you as you build your career path.

Joining a company with a unique heritage and a strong commitment to innovation, your ideas and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

During the program, you will receive comprehensive training, including safe operation and programming of our CNC machines, as well as instruction on traditional machine tools, metrology, additive manufacturing, and digital CAD/CAM tools.

What will you be doing?

Attention to detail is paramount, with each product carefully assembled, inspected, and packed by skilled professionals. All these processes are carried out at our Birmingham factory, ensuring complete control over manufacturing, quality, and environmental responsibility.

Toolmaking is a vital part of the company, supporting key areas by designing, manufacturing, developing and maintaining bespoke tooling for prototyping and production. This role also involves producing small batches of components. Toolmakers collaborate closely with both the design and production teams to ensure the efficient and high-standard turnaround of tooling, supporting new product introductions as well as existing products.

This is workshop-based role. Job duties include but not confined to:

Design, manufacture and development of a range of tooling such as: press tools, stamping dies, soft jaws, jigging and fixturing, and special purpose machinery.
Maintenance and improvement of existing tooling.
Setting and programming of CNC machinery for small batch and development purposes
Using conventional toolroom and CNC machining techniques to manufacture components
Production of one-off specials to a high standard
Design for additive manufacturing and operation of various 3D printers
Involvement in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Any other duties that may from time to time be reasonably expected

Make UK reserve the right to close this advert with no notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

Where you’ll work

Cobden Works

Leopold Street

Birmingham

B12 0UJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

EEF LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)  – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) 
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
In house training in line with your requirements.

More training information

As part of the Apprenticeship program, Samuel Heath will provide training in the following areas:

CAD training: 3D modelling, creating sketches, assemblies and drawings
CAM training: turning, 2D milling, 3D milling and multi-axis milling.
Machine operation and programming: 5-axis machining centre and twin-spindle CNC lathe.
Safety training on abrasive wheels and use of surface and bench grinders.
Use of traditional machine tools: lathes, pedestal drills, milling machines, bandsaw.
Fundamentals of machining: Process mechanics, selection of cutting tools, fixtures, tools holders, cutting parameters and toolpath strategies.
Design for manufacturing principles.
Design, manufacture and development of tooling: press tools, stamping dies, soft jaws.
Fundamentals of additive manufacturing and operation of various 3D printers.
Use of metrology equipment: micrometres, shadowgraphs, vernier calipers, gauges, CMM, impression compounds for dimensional control.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Science (or 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
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Established in 1820, Samuel Heath is a British design and manufacturing company with a distinguished legacy of crafting exceptional bathroom fittings and architectural hardware. Our work seamlessly blends time-honoured techniques such as hot stamping (hot forging), hand polishing, and plating with the latest manufacturing technologies, including CNC machining. By choosing to serve your apprentice with us, we offer you the opportunity to develop and learn in a company who is committed to shape future engineers and promote British craftmanship.

https://www.samuel-heath.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Generous pension scheme Life Assurance Cycle to work scheme Early Friday finish Opportunity to join the BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan Employee Discount Hub 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Service day after 3 years’ service

After this apprenticeship

When you complete your apprenticeship, you can expect to be given the opportunity to join the Toolmaking team on a full time, permanent basis.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EEF LIMITED

Make UK Recruitment Team

asrecruitment@makeuk.org

01213447900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299406.

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Closes in 29 days (Saturday 1 March)

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Company’s application instructions

To apply, follow the link to Make UK's recruitment portal to complete an application form. Please remember that this application is your introduction to the company, so you should spend time ensuring that it represents you as you wish to be seen. These roles are very popular, so try to impress. Please note that Make UK and Samuel Heath reserve the right to close this advert without notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment.

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Samuel Heath - Level 3 - Toolmaker - Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship

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