Toolroom Apprentice

DENSO MANUFACTURING UK LTD.

Salop (TF1 7FS)

Closes on Thursday 28 May 2026

Posted on 24 April 2026

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Summary

To undertake a structured engineering apprenticeship within the Toolroom and Automation Engineering department, supporting the manufacture, maintenance, and improvement of production Press / Mould Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures, and automated equipment used within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.

• Wage:

  £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Wage to be reviewed for the right candidate.

• Training course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 830am - 3.30pm

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 6 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

Toolroom & Tooling Support:

Assist with the manufacture, assembly, repair, and modification of production tooling, including jigs, fixtures, Mould and Press

Tooling:

• Support Tool break-down, fault diagnosis, cleaning, and rebuild activities
• Assist with Tool trials, tool improvements, and production support activities
• Learn and support Tool change and Tooling setup activities where required

Preventative Maintenance:

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities on Tooling and automation equipment
• Support the monitoring and recording of Tool life, wear, and failure modes
• Assist with root cause investigation of Tooling or automation related production issues

Engineering & Technical Skills Development:

• Learn to operate Toolroom equipment, including: Milling machines (manual & CNC), Lathes, MIG/TIG/Laser Welding, Drill presses and tapping machines, Tool polishing and finishing equipment, 3D prototype/printing
• Develop competence in the use of precision measuring equipment including: Vernier callipers, Micrometers, Height gauges, Dial indicators
• Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings, Tooling drawings, and technical specifications

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

• Work in accordance with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949) and company procedures
• Support continuous improvement activities relating to tooling, automation, and manufacturing processes
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve Tool reliability, uptime, and production efficiency
• Engage with DX transformation learning to adapt & work with new ways of doing

Health, Safety & Environmental:

• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe working practices
• Ensure correct use of PPE and lifting equipment when handling Tooling
• Support the maintenance of 5S standards within the Toolroom and engineering areas
• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment defects immediately
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety procedures and company standards. (GDAS)

Where you'll work

Queensway Campus
Telford
Salop
TF1 7FS

Training

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

Training provider

TELFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.

Training schedule

• College day release which includes two days in Year 1, and one day in both Year 2 and 3
• Assessor visits to the workplace
• Allocated mentor within the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C / 4)
• Maths (grade C / 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
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working

About this employer

DENSO is a global company focused on advanced mobility that contributes to greater well-being and positively changes how the world moves. As a global Fortune 500 company, we have a broad product portfolio and widespread global impact.

After this apprenticeship

• After completion of apprenticeship progression within the company is available to other roles such as manufacturig engineer, toolroom engineer and more

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TELFORD COLLEGE

Chris Field

chris.field@telfordcollege.ac.uk

01952642326

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028313.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 28 May 2026