Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprentice

LASERLINE DIES LIMITED

The Gables (CM5 0GA)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

Laserline Dies are looking for an apprentice Die Maker to join their growing team. You will train to manufacture cutting & creasing tools used to convert folding cartons, corrugated packaging, greetings cards, flexible circuit, gaskets and many more. This is a dynamic role, ideal for somebody who is looking for an entry route into engineering.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Typical working hours: Monday - Friday, 08.00 – 16.00, 40 hours a week (which includes 6 hours “off the job” training).

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year

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 an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

  • Examining customer drawings & specifications such as CAD drawings, or descriptions, and visualising product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts
  • Computing dimensions customers tooling layout, and determining assembly method and sequence of operations, following operating procedures supplied
  • Calibrating material specified on each purchase order, measuring stock prior to starting production
  • Setting up and operating machine tools such as Auto rule processors, grinding, chamfering, linishing and laser machines
  • Verifying conformance of machined parts to specifications and working tolerances
  • Verifying dimensions, alignments, and clearances
  • Examining standard dies, tools
  • Manufacturing product to pre-agreed specifications & general descriptions for specialty tools and design of product

Where you'll work

Levett Consultancy Ltd Essex Technology & Ongar Business Centre
The Gables
CM5 0GA

Training

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

Training provider

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

6 hours “off the job” training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3)
  • Maths (grade 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Good communication
  • Enthusiasm

Other requirements

Are you able to commute to location easily?

About this employer

Laserline Dies is a leading UK supplier of Steel rule Cutting dies and ancillary products. We manufacture a comprehensive range of products servicing the UK’s major Folding Carton and Corrugated Packaging companies, Greetings Card, flexible circuit and gasket manufacturing sectors. https://www.laserlinedies.com/

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After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Level 2 apprenticeship qualification 
  • Potential full time role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHELMSFORD COLLEGE

David Cornwell

CornwellD@chelmsford.ac.uk

01245 293119

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042860.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11:59pm)