Engineering Apprentice Toolmaker

GESTAMP TALLENT LIMITED

Wolverhampton (WV10 7FH)

Closes in 20 days (Saturday 10 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 April 2025


Summary

Gestamp is a leader in engineering, manufacturing known for their commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous development. We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to start their career as a Toolmaker through a structured apprenticeship program.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 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

The facility is packed with the latest equipment to develop the skills and knowledge of the apprentice. 


Daily tasks will include: 

  • Laser cutting 
  • Tool maintenance 
  • Tool repair 
  • Working on hydraulic and servo powered presses 
  • Use of 5 axis CNC machine 

Where you’ll work

4 Four Ashes Park
Four Ashes, Standeford
Wolverhampton
WV10 7FH

Training

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

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Your training plan

  • This is a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, Toolmaker pathway, delivered over a period of 3-4 years
  • The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 2.5 days per week for the first 14 months, and the company for the rest of the time

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 9-5 minimum)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4 minimum)

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

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Interest in Engineering

Other requirements

The right candidate must have a genuine interest in engineering/manufacturing and be able to show excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.

About this company

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is an international group dedicated to the design, development and manufacture of metal automotive components. The Group specializes in developing innovatively designed products to achieve increasingly safer and lighter vehicles, thereby reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. Throughout its more than 20 years of experience, Gestamp has become a global technology provider characterized by its proximity to customers, ongoing innovation and strong internationalization. Since its creation, Gestamp has moved from being a small local stamping company to a global company operating in the main auto manufacturing hubs. With the challenge of being at the forefront of innovation, Gestamp devotes a great effort to research and develop cutting-edge technologies. Therefore, innovation is the basis on which its future strategy is established.

https://gestamp.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
  • Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Aimee

aimeen@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315100.

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Closes in 20 days (Saturday 10 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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