Apprentice tool maker / Multi skilled engineer

TAYLOR EASON LTD

BRIERCLIFFE (BB10 2HQ)

Closes on Friday 26 June 2026

Posted on 18 May 2026

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Summary

This vacancy is for an Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice based in Burnley.

Engineering and manufacturing apprentices help make and build things in different workplaces.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday 7.48am - 4.30pm & Friday, 7.48am - 12.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

8 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

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

Health, Safety & Environment:

  • Know your responsibilities for health, safety, and wellbeing at work
  • Follow safety rules and care for the environment
  • Use and look after your safety gear (PPE)
  • Work in a sustainable way, like recycling and disposing of waste safely

Workplace Preparation & Maintenance:

  • Keep your work area clean and ready to use
  • Look after tools, machines, and equipment, doing simple checks and storing them properly

Engineering Information & Communication:

  • Read and understand instructions, drawings, and technical documents
  • Communicate clearly with others, whether that is talking, writing, or using digital tools

Hand & Machine-Based Engineering Tasks:

  • Use hand tools to measure, mark out, and shape materials
  • Use machines for tasks like drilling, turning, milling, grinding, CNC, and 3D printin

Components and Fastenings:

Learn about and use common parts, fixings, and materials when building or preparing components

Quality Control:

Check your work to make sure it's done right, using simple tests and visual checks

Teamwork & Professional Conduct:

  • Work well with others to meet goals
  • Be professional: turn up on time and behave appropriately

Personal Development:

  • Take feedback on board and keep improving
  • Be flexible, handle changes, and solve problems at work
  • Look after your health, wellbeing, and money using support when needed

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

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Initiative

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.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Engineers work in high-tech, dynamic environments using state of the art equipment
  • They are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected
  • Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Grace Gardner

grace.gardner@t2000.co.uk

0125454659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032324.

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Closes on Friday 26 June 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.