Apprentice Toolmaker
S G H MOULDS LIMITED
BOLTON (BL2 6BD)
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026
Posted on 21 May 2026
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Summary
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Toolmaker & Tool and Die Maintenance Technician based in Bolton.
Toolmaker and Tool & Die Technicians are predominantly involved in the highly skilled, complex and specialist detailed work of manufacturing and maintaining the engineering tooling used to produce components, products and assemblies.
- Wage
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£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm.
Friday 8am to 2pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
This requires the application of a broad range of activities including:
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.
- Use of hand, machine and computer-controlled machines, tools and measuring equipment.
- Comply with applicable legislation and organisational safety requirements.
- Test and adjust systems they have built or maintained, ensuring tooling, jigs, fixtures and assemblies meet the required specification.
Where you'll work
TONGE BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HYPATIA STREET
BOLTON
BL2 6BD
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 technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Please do not contact the company directly.
Please note – we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.
About this employer
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.
After this apprenticeship
SGH has been in business since 1978, founded by Kevan Howarth, the MD of a large Bolton-based toolmaker. His son, Stephen Howarth, was an apprentice at the same firm and joined his father in setting up the business, becoming the Managing Director shortly after 2000. SGH was bought by Jalex Futures Ltd in 2024, investing in people, facilities and equipment.
SGH operates over 5 sites in Bolton, Greater Manchester, including production facilities, warehousing & dispatch, offices and clean room, so there are plenty of opportunities for career progression.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Grace Gardner
grace.gardner@t2000.co.uk
01254 54659
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032953.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 26 June 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.