Tooling Apprentice
PROFILE TECHNIQUES LTD
WILLENHALL (WV13 3SU)
Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 February 2026
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Summary
Profile Techniques seeks an enthusiastic Toolmaker Apprentice to support the tooling department by maintaining extrusion tools, assisting with modifications, and contributing to new tooling development. The apprentice will learn safe machine operation, work with various materials, and build problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years 8 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
Daily/Weekly Tasks:
- To interpret and produce engineering drawings to standard layouts and specifications
- To safely and competently use various manual machinery such as lathes, milling machines and surface grinders
- To program and operate machinery such as a wire and spark eroder
- To correctly and safely use all hand tools
- To correctly use measuring equipment to inspect completed work, to ensure compliance with tolerances and quality standards
- Assist in the manufacture of new extrusion tooling
- Service and carry out preventative maintenance of tool parts, including dies and tank plates
- Support the production team in the technical assessment of tooling issues
- To assist where required with tooling start-ups and trials
Where you'll work
UNIT 31-37
WATERY LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WATERY LANE
WILLENHALL
WV13 3SU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
This is a Level 3 Tooling apprenticeship, delivered over a 32 month period. The apprentice will attend the training centre In-Comm Training Aldridge WS9 or Telford TF3, 2 and a half days per week for the first 14 months.
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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
The ideal candidate should be passionate about the role, with a keen interest for working in the industry. The candidate should be self-motivated, have a professional manner, Good communication skills, be progressive and self-driven for development and learning.
About this employer
One of the Leading Plastic Extrusions Manufacturers UK
At Profile Techniques Ltd, we are proud to be recognised among the top plastic extrusions manufacturers UK, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, bespoke extruded plastic components. Based in the West Midlands, our strategic location enables fast, reliable distribution across the entire UK—making us an agile and responsive plastic extrusion supplier.
https://www.profiletechniques.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free on-site parking
Close to Public Transport Links
On-site canteen
After this apprenticeship
- Opportunity for progression and further training/development within the business
- Opportunity to progress and move within departments at Profile Techniques on a full-time basis
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014228.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026 at 11:59pm)