Engineering Toolmaker Apprentice

ALWAYSE ENGINEERING LTD

BIRMINGHAM (B6 4NF)

Closes in 25 days (Thursday 17 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 June 2025

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Summary

Alwayse are offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Toolmaker to join their team and learn all aspects of the toolroom from booking in material, to designing and planning the tooling, to maintaining and setting tools. You will gain a variety of skills and gain valuable knowledge from experienced Engineers.

Wage

£14,526.20 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 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

Day to day tasks include:

  • Manufacture tooling
  • Work on the design of the tool
  • Problem solve
  • Setting tools
  • Run press tool
  • Process reporting checks
  • Tool maintenance 
  • Learn how a press shop runs
  • Booking materials in

Where you'll work

MILLER STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B6 4NF

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)

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Your training plan

  • This is a Level 3 Toolmaker Apprenticeship which will take between 3-4 years to complete
  • You will be required to attend In-Comm Training, 12 Vigo Pl, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8UG for the first 7 months of the apprenticeship
  • You will then be based at the company for the remainder of the apprenticeship with Assessor visits monthly

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths, science (grade 5 or above)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Willingness to learn
  • Interest in Engineering

Other requirements

The right candidate must be able to display an interest in Engineering, you must also research the journey to the company and Training Provider.

About this company

Our reach is global, but our approach is personal. Alwayse is recognised worldwide as the leading designer and manufacturer of ball transfer units, a reputation we’ve earned through consistent performance and customer satisfaction. Yet, despite our global footprint, we remain deeply committed to building strong relationships and delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each and every customer.

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

Company benefits

Free parking, Company Pension, Generous holiday entitlement, fantastic mentoring.

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available within the Toolroom

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Mel Crutchley

melaniec@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326910.

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Closes in 25 days (Thursday 17 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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