Apprentice Engineering Operative

SABRE DIES LTD

LOUTH (LN11 0LQ)

Closes in 11 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 July 2026

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Summary

Join a leading UK packaging tooling manufacturer and build a rewarding career through hands-on training, mentoring and real industry experience. Develop valuable technical skills, work with modern equipment and become part of a supportive team with excellent long-term prospects.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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We run an apprentice loyalty bonus scheme over three years.

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm (and 10am to 6.30pm after training) + a 30-minute unpaid break. Flexible working is required, which includes paid overtime and some Saturday morning working.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Duration

2 years 1 months

Positions available

3

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

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Manufacture flatbed and/or rotary dies to technical drawings
  • Operate laser cutting, rule processing, and rubbering equipment
  • Accurately fit cutting, creasing, and perforation rules
  • Apply ejector rubbers to optimise stripping performance
  • Inspect finished dies to ensure quality and accuracy

Where you'll work

BELVOIR WAY
FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
LOUTH
LN11 0LQ

Training

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

Training provider

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Engineering Operative Level 2.
  • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
  • This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

More training information

Course outline:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0537-v1-5

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A*/9 – 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

Sabre Dies Limited is a leading specialist supplier of steel rule cutting dies and ancillary products for the packaging and cardboard manufacturing industries.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/laserline-dies-limited/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

We actively support progression through a structured pathway:

  • Trainee / Apprentice→ Junior → Skilled → Senior → Lead Die Maker
  • Ongoing training in machinery, materials, and process improvement
  • Opportunity to develop into specialist or supervisory roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Kateryna Shevchenko

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044963.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)