Tool Technician Apprentice
AZENTA UK LTD
Wotton (RH5 6QT)
Closes in 29 days (Saturday 30 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 April 2026
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Summary
Azenta Life Sciences is dedicated to developing impactful medical breakthroughs. As a Tool Technician Apprentice, you will learn to work with precision tools and equipment while gaining hands-on experience under the supervision of qualified technicians.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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08.00-16.30 Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 11 June 2026
- Duration
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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
- Assist in the cleaning, maintenance, servicing, and repair of production tools.
- Learn how to inspect tools for wear or damage and carry out basic repairs or modifications under supervision.
- Setting up and operating standard workshop machines such as lathes, mills, grinders, and CNC equipment.
- Follow detailed engineering drawings and specifications to ensure tooling is produced to the required standards.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed and tooling condition reports.
- Document service & repair work by completing electronic records, including photographs of issues documented.
- At times, support production by completing cleans or repairs in the clean room factory.
- Assist in equipment repairs and breakdown if required.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Learn and adhere to all relevant health and safety standards and procedures.
- Participate in team meetings and toolbox talks to develop an understanding of continuous improvement practices.
- Attend relevant training courses and complete academic coursework associated with the apprenticeship.
Where you'll work
The North Barn
Surrey Hills Business Park
Wotton
RH5 6QT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SIGTA LIMITED
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Training schedule
The North Barn, Surrey Hills Business Park, Damphurst Lane, Wotton, Surrey RH5 6QT.
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Technical Skills
Other requirements
Interest in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or toolmaking.
About this employer
Azenta Life Sciences is dedicated to enabling life sciences organizations around the world to bring impactful breakthroughs and therapies to market – faster.
Azenta encapsulates our commitment to helping customers reach new heights in their pursuit of scientific progress. By integrating our industry-leading capabilities, Azenta Life Sciences enterprise-wide sample exploration and management solutions will accelerate discovery, development and delivery, with greater speed and precision. At Azenta, we strive to keep elevating each other, our customers’ work and our industry – building a healthier world for people everywhere.
Company benefits
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Non-contributory healthcare scheme after 6 months service.
After this apprenticeship
To become a fully trained and qualified toolroom technician with Azenta.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SIGTA LIMITED
Jacquie
jalstrom@sigta.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026467.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Saturday 30 May 2026 at 11:59pm)