Apprentice Toolmaker

Summary

Samuel Taylor Ltd manufactures precision electro-mechanical components and assemblies at its factory in Redditch, UK. Samuel Taylor is an innovative, quality-driven company, which combines a personal service with cutting-edge technology, experience, and continual investment.

Wage

£14,526 a year

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00, Friday, 08:00 - 12:00 Whilst at the training provider

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

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

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

Where you’ll work

Samuel Taylor Group Ltd, Arthur Street Central, Lakeside
Redditch
B98 8JY

Training

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

College or training organisation

MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

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)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 9-5)
English (grade 9-5)
Science (grade 9-5)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any two other subjects (grade 9-5)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Other requirements

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.

About this company

Samuel Taylor Ltd manufactures precision electro-mechanical components and assemblies at its factory in Redditch, UK. For over 120 years, Samuel Taylor Ltd (STL) has been providing precision engineering products to markets throughout the world. Samuel Taylor is an innovative, quality-driven company, which combines a personal service with cutting-edge technology, experience, and continual investment. Today the company continues to lead the way with its unique combination of design capability, tool precision and manufacturing efficiency. We have a thriving Apprenticeship scheme at STL, where we are committed to investing in the development of the Engineers of the future. If you are an aspiring Engineer that is looking for an Apprenticeship, apply today.

After this apprenticeship

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

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