Apprentice Toolmaker

TAYLOR EASON LTD

BRIERCLIFFE (BB10 2HQ)

Closes on Monday 25 May 2026

Posted on 17 April 2026


Summary

As an apprentice at Elite you will be working across a broad spectrum of industries predominantly aerospace, however our work spans across energy, medical and automotive. 

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
37.5 per week. Monday - Friday. 12:30pm finish on a Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 June 2026

Duration

3 years 6 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

As an apprentice at Elite you will be working across a broad spectrum of industries, predominantly aerospace, however our work spans across energy, medical and automotive.

Working as our apprentice, you will working with both manual and CNC machines, learn CAD/CAM software, closely working alongside senior team members to achieve the highest level of precision expected within our industries.

Runs alongside Burnley college apprenticeship arm Themis course details will be given at time of application.

  • Learning the engineering basics – leading to CNC programming (CAD/CAM)
  • Workshop-based roll from start date
  • Understanding all engineering equipment – inspection equipment, cutters, machinery
  • Prepping machines – assisting senior members with setting-up
  • Maintaining shop floor /workspace
  • Understanding the high levels of safety within an engineering workplace – engineer's smock, uniform, safety glasses, etc
  • Apprenticeship at Elite is offered to a candidate with long-term career prospects within precision tooling / machining and manufacturing
  • Learning new technologies within the industry and training on the new machinery 

Where you'll work

UNIT 8
SIBERIA MILL
HOLGATE STREET
BRIERCLIFFE
BB10 2HQ

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

  • The apprentice will attend Burnley College
  • Training to be confirmed 

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
  • Number skills
  • Logical

Other requirements

Please note, applications with AI-generated answers will not be shortlisted for the interviewing stage. 

About this employer

Elite Engineering was formed in 1988, since then we have grown, the reputation of our business for its service and developed lifetime relationships with our customers. Our top priority is to accept quality as a prerequisite requirement of our industry in precision engineering.

We are an ISO 9001:2015 accredited, subcontract precision machining & toolmaking company with a difference – we strongly believe in working with our customers to offer expert, engineering solutions in both design and manufacturing.

https://www.elite-engineering.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential for full-time employment following successful 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 VAC2000023192.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 25 May 2026