Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Tool & Die

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Sunderland
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Internship
SALARY
£19,961 / year
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Die maintenance Press tool repair Milling machine operation Lathe operation Surface grinding Specialist welding Pneumatic grinder use Mechanical maintenance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Tool & Die

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited

Location: Sunderland (Hybrid after probation)

Salary: £19,961.04 per year

Type: Full-time, Internship

Job Description

We are offering a 4 year Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship specifically tailored to our Die Maintenance Department (toolmaking and die maintenance). Working for a world class steel pressing company [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Limited – this apprenticeship is specifically aimed at developing the next generation of Maintenance Technicians.

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Year 1: 5 days off the job training at a specialist Training Provider – learning both practical and theoretical skills in engineering.
  • Year 2 until completion: 4 days on the job training at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] plant followed by continued studies 1 day a week with a specialist Training Provider (College).

Die Maintenance Department:

  • 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 Qualifications

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.

  • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
  • Level 2 Award Foundation Phase Gateway Assessment
  • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) – Tool & Die Maintenance
  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology (QCF)

Working Week

  • Year 1: College – 8:30am – 15:30pm (Transport provided from [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Sunderland throughout year 1 to Training Provider)
  • Years 2 – 4: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] plant 4 days a week – 6:45am – 15:03pm (day shift times). College day release one day a week – 9:00am – 16:00pm

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

How to Apply

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