W H Tildesley - Level 3 - Technical Support Engineer Apprenticeship (Quality Engineering)

W H TILDESLEY LTD

WILLENHALL (WV13 2AN)

Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025)

Posted on 5 August 2025

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Summary

This varied role will train you to be able to work throughout the manufacturing process, from the pre-production reviews, manufacturing and testing / auditing the finished products to ensure they're of the highest quality. You will be truly multi-skilled across departments to help you be able to implement improvements in the company processes.

Wage

£24,761.88 a year

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Salary is based on age and you will expect to be paid Between £446.16 and £476.19 per week. Overtime is unlikely during your apprenticeship, but any required overtime will be paid at an agreed rate.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00 am - 3.30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

  • As part of production team manufacturing parts to high quality in relatively short lead times
  • Setting and monitoring production controls as per Business Operating System
  • Take part and assist pre-production reviews
  • Monitor and measure sample production prior to volume manufacture
  • Take part and assist post production reviews
  • Assist in the completion of customer specific Initial Sample Review Reports ( ISIR)
  • Where applicable assist in completion of FAIR ( First Article Inspection Reports) or customer dependent Part Submission Warranty Reports
  • Monitoring of raw material condition during production and contamination containment
  • Following training be active member of internal audit team and conduct feedback deviations from Business Operating System
  • Training will be provided in all production and non production areas to develop a multi skilled individual
  • Assist Quality Manager in preparation for external accreditation audits on regular basis

Where you'll work

CLIFFORD WORKS
BOW STREET
WILLENHALL
WV13 2AN

Training

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

Training provider

EEF LIMITED

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including: 

  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace
  • Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
  • Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
  • In house training in line with your requirements
  • Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
  • On completion of your studies and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (or other relevant subject) (grade 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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

W.H.Tildesley Ltd, established in 1874, is one of the oldest drop forging companies remaining in the United Kingdom. A recent £1.4 Million refurbishment means that we now have the most modern drop forging facility in the UK. Our extensive in-house capabilities enable us to offer an efficient service by reducing the use of sub-contractors, improving quality and lead times.

After this apprenticeship

  • Your future is whatever you decide to make it
  • Previous apprentices have progressed into senior and even management roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EEF LIMITED

Make UK Recruitment Team

asrecruitment@makeuk.org

01213447900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335520.

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Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025)

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