Engineering Apprentice Toolmaker

  • Company: SAMUEL TAYLOR LTD
  • Location: B98 8JY
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £14,133.60 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000003923
  • Application Deadline Date: 06/07/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 2
  • Working Week: The first year training will be held at MGTS centre in Redditch, when back on site after the first year the hours will be - Monday - Thursday, 8.00am – 4.30pm. Friday, 8.00am . 3.00pm. All days include a 15-minute breakfast break and a 30-minute lunch break.

Brief Description

Since 1899 Samuel Taylor Ltd (STL) has been a pioneer of precious metal contact excellence.

Training to be Provided


  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)

  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Future Prospects

Following successful completion of your Apprenticeship, you will progress into a full-time employed position within the business. Further training and development opportunities will be available to successful individuals.

Vacancy Detail

Through this Apprenticeship you will train as an Apprentice Toolmaker, where you will undertake a structured training program of academic study and workshop work.


The successful individual will gain first-hand experience of, but not limited to the following:



  • Setting and operation of conventional centre lathes

  • Milling and grinding

  • Operation of E.D.M

  • Basic fitting techniques

  • Benchwork and associated techniques

  • Checking and inspection of tools made in house and externally

  • Understanding both in house and customer supplied engineering drawings

Other Information

Ideally, candidate to live within a 30 minute commute of the factory in Redditch: B98 8JY.

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