Apprentice Toolmaker / Multi-Skilled Engineer

TAYLOR EASON LTD

BRIERCLIFFE (BB10 2HQ)

Closes on Friday 26 June 2026

Posted on 21 May 2026

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Summary

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Toolmaker & Tool & Die Maintenance Technician based in Burnley.

Toolmaker & Tool & Die Technicians are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex & specialist detailed work of manufacturing & maintaining engineering tooling used to produce components & products.

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 technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 7:45am to 4:30pm. Friday 7:45am to 12:30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

4 years

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
  • 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

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 technician (level 3)

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving 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

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

After this apprenticeship

Engineers 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

01254 54659

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033056.

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Closes on Friday 26 June 2026