Apprentice Tool Maker

NEOPERL U.K. LIMITED

Malvern (WR14 1GH)

Closes in 8 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

We are searching for a driven, enthusiastic apprentice to join our tool room, learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and manufacturing assignments using CNC mills, EDM, Lathes and manual industrial equipment.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Membership of Health Cash Plan on completion of probationary period; 36 days holiday (including public holidays); EAP

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 8.00am-4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm. 45 minutes break (30 minutes paid)

39 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 9 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

 

• Attend workshops and participate in as many learning opportunities as possible.

• Assisting within the relevant department, but also learning about other aspects of the company.

• Attending meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.

• Keeping a log of everything learned.

• TPM of injection mold tools ranging from 28-180kg.

• Maintain and set modular tooling based on  production priorities

• Analyse and identify any issues/improvements with existing tooling, manufacture and fit replacement tooling, discuss further actions with the manufacturing teams.

• Ensure reporting requirements are adhered to and that accurate data is available in a timely manner.

• Working alongside the production and QC  teams for all new/existing product development and customer requirements, including Kaizen activities.

Where you'll work

Nimrod Works Enigma Park
Malvern
WR14 1GH

Training

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

Training provider

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located at Mc Kenzie Way, Worcester WR4 9GN.

Level 3 comprises of:

  • Duration approximately 40-45 months
  • Year 1, between 22–39 weeks are spent at HWGTA Training Centre developing practical engineering skills, alongside one day per week in the classroom, completing the theoretical elements of the EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • Year 2, predominantly based in your company, returning to the Training Centre one day per week to continue and complete the specialised elements of their Level 3 Diploma (Development Knowledge)
  • Years 3-4, Based full-time in your company, developing practical skills and knowledge in preparation for the End Point Assessment to gain your Toolmaker (Engineering Technician) Level 3 qualification

More training information

  • Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed
  • There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/ 4-9)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Our values and behaviours define our working culture: Excellence; Responsibility and Passion

About this employer

 We are an SME based in Malvern, part of an international, Swiss/German owned business.

“Drinking water is our planet's most vital resource. Neoperl products for manufacturers shape the water stream, regulate its flow, filter it, protect it and distribute it to help conserve water resources. Common applications include faucets (taps), showers, hydronic systems and many more”.

https://www.neoperl.com/global/en/oem (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Free beverages

After this apprenticeship

  • Tool Maker

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Emily Jackson

emily.jackson@hwgta.org

01905330732

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016583.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)