Manufacturing Apprentice

W H TILDESLEY LTD

WILLENHALL (WV13 2AN)

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 May 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join WH Tildesley Ltd as a Manufacturing Apprentice. You will support the production of high-quality forged components, learning furnace operations, die setting and finishing processes. This hands-on role offers a fully funded engineering apprenticeship with training across multiple production areas.

Wage

£23,200 a year

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33 days annual leave including bank holidays (taken during factory shutdown periods)

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm. Friday, 7.30am - 3.00pm. Lunch (unpaid), 12.00pm - 12.30pm .

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of the production team manufacturing components to high quality standards
  • Assist with setting dies and tooling ready for production runs
  • Load and unload raw materials into furnaces for heating and processing
  • Monitor raw material condition during production processes
  • Support the forging of materials into complex shapes and finishes
  • Carry out finishing operations to prepare products for despatch
  • Assist with pre-production preparation of plant and machinery
  • Perform post-production cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment
  • Train across multiple areas of the business to develop multi-skilled capabilities

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

Engineering operative (level 2)

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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
  • The training provider will be Train'd Up and you will attend 1 day per week via virtual classroom, accompanied by an assessor visit 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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • Flexible and reliable
  • Physically fit and able to work in a heavy engineering environment
  • Well organised
  • Team player
  • Keen 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.

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Company benefits

  • Fully funded apprenticeship programme
  • PPE provided for training and work
  • Opportunity to develop a long-term career in engineering manufacturing

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity to develop a long-term career in engineering manufacturing

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Jenny Stevenson

Jenny.Stevenson@traindup.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030521.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11:59pm)