Tooling Technician Apprentice

STEEL & ALLOY PROCESSING LIMITED

West Midlands (B70 6BZ)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 8 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 August 2025

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Summary

Steel & Alloy Processing Ltd are seeking a Tooling Apprentice to help with preventative and planned maintenance on medium to very large multi-stage blanking tools. You will be required to problem solve and fix within a press and assist with tool trialling.

Wage

£19,676 a year

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7am – 4pm Friday: 7am – 1pm.

44 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 2025

Duration

2 years 8 months

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

Daily/Weekly Tasks:

  • Work to a preventative maintenance programme
  • Use of Surface Grinders, Bandsaws, Pedestal Drills, TIG Welding, Hard-edge Welding, Die Steels, and Gas Spring Repairs
  • Use toolroom hand tools - Die Grinders, Angle Grinders & Drills, etc
  • Assist with tool trialling 
  • Support the tooling manager in the execution of his duties

Where you'll work

Trafalgar Works
Union Street
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 6BZ

Training

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

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

This is a Level 3 Tooling apprenticeship, delivered over a 32-month period.

The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, for the first 7 months.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4 minimum)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Driving License

Other requirements

A driving license is not required, but would be of advantage.

About this employer

We work to improve the relationship with our customers, offering metal solutions that meet high standards of innovation and sustainability, the result of a highly collaborative organization worldwide.Based on objectives such as safety, health, quality and respect for people and the environment around us, as well as technological innovation and continuous improvement, we compete worldwide in terms of cost, profitability, service and quality.

After this apprenticeship

Upon full completion of the apprenticeship, there may be a full-time position available at the company for the right candidate.

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 VAC1000338536.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 8 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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