Toolroom Engineering Apprentice (Toolmaker & Die Maintenance Apprenticeship)

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a focused and quality-driven business near Keighley. Cirteq is looking for an apprentice to add to its toolroom operations department. The successful candidate will benefit from an extensive on and off-site training programme that leads to becoming a proficient and skilled toolroom engineer.

Wage

£21,656.96 a year

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25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Free car parking. Company events- i.e. BBQ’s / Charity Events. Free uniform and Laundry service if needed. Extra holidays as rewards for length of service. Death in service benefits.

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 2 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

Responsible to: Production Manager / Supervisor / Department Coordinator

Internal Contacts: Contact with Production Managers and all personnel throughout the company

Job purpose: To disassemble and rebuild Stage, Blank and Progressive press tools and to service these tools using surface grinders and general tool room machines

Main Duties:

Disassemble stage, blank and progressive press tools
Operating surface grinder and general tool room machines
An appreciation of all aspects of tool room machining and specialising in any one area
To operate to an acceptable level and consistently demonstrate improvements
Organise your workload effectively
Understanding engineering drawings for producing and inspecting tooling
To attain an acceptable standard of work and quality within a reasonable timescale
Work in accordance with current health and safety regulations

Where you'll work

Hayfield Colne Road
Glusburn
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD20 8QP

Training

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

College or training organisation

APPRIS CHARITY LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Working towards a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard qualification:

You will study and be mentored in the workplace and at Appris, Bradford to become a fully-skilled Engineering Technician.

See programme content below:

Year One - 1 day per week, academic term time at Appris Engineering Training Centre (Sept 2024): Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence Units - Mechanical Engineering)

Year Two & Three - 1 day per week, academic term time at Appris Engineering Training Centre: Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge Units - Mechanical Engineering)

Year One to Four - Work-Based Learning at Cirteq (Training, Support, Mentoring & Assessment): Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Toolmaker and Die Maintenance Engineering

You will also be supported in preparation for your End Point Assessment (EPA) with an independent external organisation.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4 or equivalent)
maths (grade C/4 or equivalent)
Science (grade C/4 or equivalent)

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Passion for engineering

Other requirements

This employer is based at Glusburn, Keighley and the off-the-job is delivered at Appris, Bradford (day release). It is essential to ensure that you can get to both sites before applying.

About this company

Cirteq, part of Titgemeyer Group, a leading international fastening technology and transport technology company with over 850 employees at 16 individual sites. Cirteq’s roots go back over 75 years in the manufacture of circlips and retaining rings. Through this inheritance we continue to play a significant role in the circlip / retaining ring marketplace constantly developing innovative products, manufacturing processes and delivery systems in close collaboration with the world’s leading manufacturers and automotive companies. The Cirteq business philosophy is based firmly on putting customers first, adopting an approach that motivates every aspect of the business in one single direction – customer satisfaction. With a vast knowledge built up over the years and working with a wide range of custom applications, the Cirteq brand is recognized throughout the World as one of the leaders in the manufacture of all types of circlips, retaining rings, snap-rings and custom designs. A reference point in the Industry, we can proudly boast a comprehensive range of products, producing rings from 1.2 mm to 1000 mm in diameter and offer a one-stop shop for all our Customers.

https://www.titgemeyer.com/en/cirteq/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Further training and job specific development is also a possibility.
Incremental salary rises will be dependent on performance and outcomes.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

APPRIS CHARITY LIMITED

Calvin Bowers

recruitment@appris.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319095.

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Closes on Friday 1 August 2025

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