Apprentice Tooling Engineer
FLOPLAST LIMITED
Kent (ME10 3FP)
Closes in 3 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 July 2025
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Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Tooling Engineer, you will work within the Tool Room diagnosing tooling faults on the metal moulds used within our injection moulding machines and carrying out routine and reactive maintenance and repair of tooling and injection moulds.
- Wage
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£18,616 a year
- Training course
- Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 07.00 - 16.00, with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
Your duties will include:
- Conduct routine tooling maintenance as required to ensure maximum up time of injection moulds.
- To undertake troubleshooting and carry out repairs on injection moulds.
- To have the ability to diagnose tooling faults and identify appropriate methods of repair.
- Use of machine tools as appropriate.
- To make tools which are fit for purpose for the engineering team as well as performing tool maintenance activities.
- Hands on mould tool-making, jigs and fixture and conventional machining techniques such as lathe work, milling work and spark erosion.
Where you'll work
Castle Road
Eurolink Business Park
Sittingbourne
Kent
ME10 3FP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Training schedule
Year 1 of the Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, the learner will attend four days a week within IPS Rochester workshop completing practical skills (Performing Engineering Operations) and one day a week studying the Technical Certificate. In Year 2, the Apprentice moves to day-release and will attend IPS one day a week to continue the Technical Certificate. Starting in Year 2 and continuing until completion in Year 4. The Apprentice will continue to receive regular training contact with IPS all throughout the programme.
Requirements
Essential 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
- Problem solving skills
- Proactive
- Time Management
- Flexible
- Adaptability
Other requirements
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**
About this employer
Design and manufacture a range of specialist plastic building and plumbing systems used widely in UK construction industry.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity to become a Tool Maker.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Mandy Rai
mandyrai@ips-international.com
01634298808
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330822.
Apply now
Closes in 3 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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