Level 3 Engineering - Apprentice Toolmaker
NORMA PRODUCTS LIMITED
Berkshire (RG19 6HW)
Closes in 6 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 September 2026
Contents
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join NORMA where you will support the manufacturing department with an effective tool spares and maintenance service.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop technical skills and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Hours and working pattern to be discussed at interview.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 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
Responsibilities
- To attend regularly and work diligently at Technical Classes approved by local education establishment.
- To undertake training as identified by the company or his representatives to attain a level of tool maker competency.
- To conform to all regulatory and legal requirements as pointed out by the company or his representatives.
- To maintain a training log as evidence of competency.
Specific
To attain an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship.
To demonstrate competency in the following after training:
- Operation, functionality and techniques of lathes.
- Operation, functionality and techniques of Milling machines.
- Operation, functionality and techniques of surface grinding machines.
- Operation of Pillar drills and Band saw.
- Techniques of bench fitting.
- Press tooling repair and refurbishment within the limits of the tool room capabilities.
- The manufacture and maintenance of electrodes and welding blocks.
- Produce and repair manual-style welding jigs as requested.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings for the manufacture of tooling.
- With appropriate guidance comply with Norma’s Legal and Regulatory requirements.
- Ensure Safety Regulations are adhered to at all times (i.e. safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection where appropriate).
- Ensure Environmental Regulations are adhered to at all times (i.e. recognised disposal of waste etc.
- Ensure the company’s Quality Manual and Procedures are complied with.
- Maintaining the companies Tooling Register and ensure proper control of issuing tooling.
Where you'll work
Norma Uk Ltd Weber Road New Greenham Park
Newbury
Berkshire
RG19 6HW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWBURY COLLEGE
Training course
Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
- Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
- Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
- Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
- Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
- Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
- Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
- Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
- Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
- Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
- Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
- Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
- Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
- Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
- Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
- Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
- Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
- Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
- Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
- Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
- Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
- Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
- Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
- Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
- Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
- Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
- Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
- Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
- Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
- Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
- Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
- Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
- Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
- Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
- Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
- Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
- Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
Training schedule
You will study your Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship with Newbury College which is based in Newbury, Berkshire. You will be required to attend the college one day a week during term time.
As well as the support of your work colleagues and lecturers, you will also have a Development Coach who will oversee your progress and will support you throughout the apprenticeship. They will also hold regular reviews with you and will occasionally observe you in the workplace.
You will be required to take an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of your apprenticeship. Your Development Coach will support you with preparing for your assessment.
At the end of your apprenticeship you will have completed the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/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
- Team working
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Caring attitude to the job
About this employer
NORMA Group has over 100 years of experience creating high-quality fastening solutions that provide reliable, durable connections. Their products set performance standards and deliver dependable results customers and businesses can trust.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Norma is committed to the development and progression of its employees.
A permanent position available upon the successful completion of the level 3 apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWBURY COLLEGE
The Apprenticeship Team - Newbury College
business@newbury-college.ac.uk
01635845229
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048966.
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Closes in 6 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)