Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Tool & Die

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Sunderland
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£19,961 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Tool & Die Maintenance Milling Machines Lathes Welding Hand Tools Engineering Die Maintenance Press Tools

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Limited is offering a 4-year Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship specifically tailored to their Die Maintenance Department (toolmaking and die maintenance). This apprenticeship is aimed at developing the next generation of Maintenance Technicians.

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Fixing and maintaining the tools that go into the presses – mechanically biased).
  • Repairing and maintaining press tools using the stamping of steel components
  • You will learn how to use milling machines, lathes, surface grinders and specialist welding techniques.
  • Hand tools such as hacksaws, files and pneumatic grinders.

Training and qualification levels

The successful candidates will gain a full Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Standard – pathway Tool & Die Maintenance. You will work alongside other talented technicians within our Die Maintenance Department gaining the relevant skills.

What can we offer you?

  • Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holiday (company shut down in summer and Christmas)
  • SMART working – ability to work from home 2 days per week and adjust start time +/- 2 hours – following successful probationary period
  • Free onsite car park
  • Free electric car charging points on site
  • Car lease scheme
  • Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer
  • Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years service for GPP members)
  • Private healthcare
  • On-site occupational health support
  • Company sick pay
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Profit share
  • Sports and social club
  • Long service awards
  • Monthly prize draw
  • On- site canteen

To apply:

Send your CV and Cover letter to [contact hidden]

Or apply on Indeed here: https://bit.ly/4tixuvk

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