Apprentice Engineering Operative
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Company: SABRE DIES LTD
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Location: LOUTH, LN11 0LQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000044963
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Application Deadline Date: 10/08/2026
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Start Date: 08/09/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm (and 10am to 6.30pm after training) + a 30-minute unpaid break. Flexible working is required, which includes paid overtime and some Saturday morning working.
Brief Description
Join a leading UK packaging tooling manufacturer and build a rewarding career through hands-on training, mentoring and real industry experience. Develop valuable technical skills, work with modern equipment and become part of a supportive team with excellent long-term prospects.
Training to be Provided
- The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Engineering Operative Level 2.
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
- This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.
Future Prospects
We actively support progression through a structured pathway:
- Trainee / Apprentice→ Junior → Skilled → Senior → Lead Die Maker
- Ongoing training in machinery, materials, and process improvement
- Opportunity to develop into specialist or supervisory roles
Vacancy Detail
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Manufacture flatbed and/or rotary dies to technical drawings
- Operate laser cutting, rule processing, and rubbering equipment
- Accurately fit cutting, creasing, and perforation rules
- Apply ejector rubbers to optimise stripping performance
- Inspect finished dies to ensure quality and accuracy