CNC Tool and Cutter Grinder Apprentice

INDUSTRIAL TOOLING CORP. LTD

TAMWORTH (B79 7XE)

Closes in 8 days (Friday 31 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 October 2025

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Summary

The role will be a full-time on-site role located in Tamworth for a CNC Cutter Grinder. The CNC Cutter Grinder will be responsible for operating CNC grinding machines, ensuring precision and accuracy in the production of special and standard cutting tools.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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ITC offer excellent rates of pay, starting salary will be dependent on age at commencement.

Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Thursday : 9.00am – 5.00pm. Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm. Half an hour lunchbreak daily.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 15 January 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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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

Daily tasks will include:

  • Setting up and running machines
  • Inspecting finished products using standard and state-of-the-art measuring equipment, and adhering to safety protocols.
  • The role requires the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications, as well as troubleshooting and working on your own initiative.

Where you'll work

1 KEPLER
LICHFIELD ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
TAMWORTH
B79 7XE

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

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.

More training information

Training will be given in:

  • Using CNC grinding machines, specifically Walter, Rollomatic and or ANCA models.
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
  • CNC machine setup from initial first off tool to full unmanned production.
  • Commitment to adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a clean workspace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4-9 (A*- C))

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Troubleshooting

About this employer

ITC, Industrial Tooling Corporation Ltd (ITC) is a round tool specialist dedicated to providing customers with the precise cutting tools they need, exactly when they need them. Our state-of-the-art production facility in Tamworth features advanced CNC grinding machines and a centralized oil filtration system to ensure optimal conditions. ITC prides itself on holding over 100,000 HSS Co and Solid Carbide tools ready for immediate dispatch, and we offer a fast modification service and bespoke manufacturing solution for quick-turnaround requests. Our commitment to excellence has made ITC a trusted partner for manufacturing companies both in the UK and abroad seeking reliable solutions for their tooling needs.

Company benefits

We offer a workplace pension scheme and a private medical health scheme.

After this apprenticeship

To be a full-time, fully qualified, CNC Cutter Grinder.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk

03004562424

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346451.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 31 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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