Manufacturing Apprentice

  • Company: W H TILDESLEY LTD
  • Location: WILLENHALL, WV13 2AN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £23,200.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000030521
  • Application Deadline Date: 21/05/2026
  • Start Date: 01/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.00pm. Friday, 7.30am - 3.00pm. Lunch (unpaid), 12.00pm - 12.30pm .

Brief Description

An exciting opportunity to join WH Tildesley Ltd as a Manufacturing Apprentice. You will support the production of high-quality forged components, learning furnace operations, die setting and finishing processes. This hands-on role offers a fully funded engineering apprenticeship with training across multiple production areas.

Training to be Provided


  • The successful candidate will undertake a fully funded engineering apprenticeship programme, designed to support the development of technical knowledge and practical engineering skills relevant to the forging industry

  • The training provider will be Train'd Up and you will attend 1 day per week via virtual classroom, accompanied by an assessor visit every 8-12 weeks

Future Prospects


  • Opportunity to develop a long-term career in engineering manufacturing

Vacancy Detail

Key Responsibilities



  • Work as part of the production team manufacturing components to high quality standards

  • Assist with setting dies and tooling ready for production runs

  • Load and unload raw materials into furnaces for heating and processing

  • Monitor raw material condition during production processes

  • Support the forging of materials into complex shapes and finishes

  • Carry out finishing operations to prepare products for despatch

  • Assist with pre-production preparation of plant and machinery

  • Perform post-production cleaning and basic maintenance of equipment

  • Train across multiple areas of the business to develop multi-skilled capabilities

Other Information


  • Flexible and reliable

  • Physically fit and able to work in a heavy engineering environment

  • Well organised

  • Team player

  • Keen interest in engineering and manufacturing

Ready to start your adventure?