Apprentice Toolmaker

  • Company: ASH & LACY HOLDINGS LIMITED
  • Location: Smethwick, B66 2RL
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000026531
  • Application Deadline Date: 18/05/2026
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.30pm and Friday, 7.30am- 2.00pm

Brief Description

Ash & Lacy are seeking an Apprentice to work alongside their toolmakers. In this role, you will learn how to service, make, build, troubleshoot and repair precision machine tools, jigs and fixtures to introduce new products and keep existing products in production. 

Training to be Provided


  • This is a Level 3 Tooling apprenticeship, delivered over a 32 month period
    The apprentice will attend the training centre In-Comm Aldridge WS9 8UG for the first 7 months

Future Prospects


  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be a full-time position available at the company 

Vacancy Detail

Daily/Weekly Tasks:



  • Machining, servicing, building and modifying a variety of precision tools jigs and fixtures

  • Carrying out planned maintenance department improvements including 5s activities (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain)

  • Communicating and reporting to senior toolmakers and department managers to support the departments function including purchasing and receipting materials, BO Parts and ongoing consumables

Other Information

Previous hands on experience is advantageous

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