Forging Apprentice
W H TILDESLEY LTD
WILLENHALL (WV13 2AN)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 March 2026
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship provides an opportunity to begin a career in the forging and manufacturing industry with an established engineering company. The successful candidate will work as part of the production team supporting the manufacture of high-quality forged components used across a range of engineering applications.
- Wage
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£23,200 a year
- Training course
- Metal fabricator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm.
Friday: 7:30am – 3:00pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 April 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
The apprentice will work as part of the production team and will receive training across multiple areas of the business to develop a broad range of engineering and manufacturing skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Working as part of the production team, manufacturing high-quality forged components within short lead times
- Setting dies and tools ready for production processes
- Loading and unloading raw materials into furnaces in preparation for forging operations
- Monitoring the condition of raw materials during production
- Assisting with the forging of materials into complex shapes and finished components
- Receiving training across production and non-production areas to develop into a multi-skilled team member
- Finishing products ready for dispatch to customers
- Carrying out post-production cleaning and basic maintenance of plant and machinery
- Assisting with pre-production preparation of equipment and machinery for upcoming production schedules
Where you'll work
CLIFFORD WORKS
BOW STREET
WILLENHALL
WV13 2AN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Training course
Metal fabricator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
- Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
- Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
- Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
- Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
- Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
- Work safely at all times, comply with health & safety legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Comply with environmental legislation, regulations and organisational requirements.
- Obtain, check and use the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation).
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity.
- Undertake the work activity using the correct processes, procedures and equipment.
- Carry out the required checks (such as quality, compliance or testing) using the correct procedures, processes and/or equipment.
- Deal promptly and effectively with problems within the limits of their responsibility using approved diagnostic methods and techniques and report those which cannot be resolved to the appropriate personnel.
- Complete any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity and where applicable return any resources and consumables to the appropriate location.
- Identify and follow correct Metal work instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Mark out using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Cut and form Metal for the production or maintenance of fabricated products.
- Produce and assemble Metal products to required specification and quality requirements.
- Identify and follow correct joining instructions, specifications, drawing etc.
- Carry out the relevant preparation before starting the joining fabrication activity.
- Set up, check, adjust and use joining and related equipment.
- Weld joints in accordance with approved welding procedures and quality requirements.
Training schedule
The successful candidate will undertake a fully funded engineering apprenticeship programme, designed to support the development of technical knowledge and practical engineering skills relevant to the forging industry. This is delivered virtually 1 day per week by Train'd Up and accompanied by assessor visits every 8-12 weeks.
More training information
At Train’d Up, we deliver online apprenticeships without limits. With hybrid tutor-led training tailored for today’s industries, we empower apprentices to gain real-world skills and help businesses build future-ready workforces. Wherever you are, our unique approach ensures quality learning that works for you.
As an approved national training provider with more than two decades of experience, we’ve built our reputation on delivering results. Our apprentices are equipped with the skills that industries need now, and employers benefit from a workforce that’s ready to hit the ground running.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A flexible approach to work
- Good physical fitness and the ability to work in an industrial environment
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team player
- A genuine interest in engineering and manufacturing
About this employer
W.H.Tildesley Ltd, established in 1874, is one of the oldest drop forging companies remaining in the United Kingdom.
A recent £1.4 million refurbishment has enabled us to become the UK's most modern drop forging facility. Our extensive in-house capabilities allow us to offer an efficient service by reducing the use of subcontractors, improving quality and lead times.
https://www.whtildesley.com/content/about-us (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
33 days per year, including bank holidays.
Holidays are normally taken during factory shutdown periods.
Holiday entitlement in the first year will be pro rata based on the employment start date.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Level 4 apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED
Terri Lennon
Terri.Lennon@traindup.org
07341 092 253
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020621.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)