Apprentice toolmaker & press technician

PRESSPART MANUFACTURING LIMITED

Lancashire (BB1 5RF)

Closes on Saturday 16 May 2026

Posted on 17 March 2026

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Summary

The Apprentice supports the Toolroom team in manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing production tooling for a variety of transfer presses. While completing structured on-the-job training and related technical education. The role develops safe working habits, precision workmanship, and problem-solving skills under supervision.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Hours to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

Your key responsibilities:

  • Assist in tool manufacture and assembly using basic machining and bench fitting techniques
  • Support tool maintenance and repair, using machinery such as lathes, milling machines and grinders to cut and shape the press tools
  • Perform measurement and inspection using hand tools and metrology equipment (e.g. callipers, micrometres, gauges)
  • Learn and apply engineering drawings, tolerances, and basic GD&T concepts
  • Help with tool trials, troubleshooting, and documenting issues and fixes
  • Maintain toolroom organisation (5S), tool control, and correct storage of equipment
  • Monitoring the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or possible
    improvements
  • Attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and rectification

Where you'll work

Whitebirk Estate
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 5RF

Training

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

Training provider

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • Year 1 Full-time off-site training at Burnley College
  • Years 2,3 & 4 Full time on-site training, with 1 day release at the training provider

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

About this employer

H&T Presspart is part of the Heitkamp and Thumann Group. The family owned group comprises more than 20 small and medium-sized enterprises located in 9 different countries and employing 2000 people. H&T Presspart is a global leader in the manufacture and supply of respiratory drug delivery components, including metered-dose
inhaler cans and actuators for the pharmaceutical market.

https://presspart.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential for full time employment upon sucessful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis

Themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021249.

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Closes on Saturday 16 May 2026