Apprentice Toolmaker

As an apprentice at Elite you will be working across a broad spectrum of industries, predominantly aerospace, however our work spans across energy, medical and automotive.

Working as our apprentice, you will working with both manual and CNC machines, learn CAD/CAM software, closely working alongside senior team members to achieve the highest level of precision expected within our industries.

Runs alongside Burnley college apprenticeship arm Themis course details will be given at time of application.

• Learning the engineering basics – leading to CNC programming (CAD/CAM)


• Workshop-based roll from start date


• Understanding all engineering equipment – inspection equipment, cutters, machinery


• Prepping machines – assisting senior members with setting-up


• Maintaining shop floor /workspace


• Understanding the high levels of safety within an engineering workplace – engineer's smock, uniform, safety glasses, etc


• Apprenticeship at Elite is offered to a candidate with long-term career prospects within precision tooling / machining and manufacturing


• Learning new technologies within the industry and training on the new machinery