Apprentice Tooling Engineer. Job in Swaffham Education & Training Jobs

Bespak Europe Ltd; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 25,000

Job description

Bespak is looking for an Apprentice Tooling Engineer for the Kings Lynn site, PE30 2JJ. The salary for this apprenticeship is between £25,000 plus a discretionary annual bonus. Our generous benefits package includes 28 days leave plus bank holidays, 8% company pension contribution to employees 3%, onsite parking and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

Working Pattern: Mon to Fri 8am to 4pm 1 day a week (Wednesdays) will be at COWA Wisbech PE13 2JE. The start date for this role is September 1st, 2025.

Entry Requirements: 5 x GCSE grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and a science or a relevant Level 2/3 engineering qualification with a Maths and English grade 4 or above (or Level 2 functional skills).

You will embark on an apprenticeship to become a skilled Toolmaker, focusing on the design, manufacture, and maintenance of precision tooling. Your journey will involve active participation in training, completing coursework, and record-keeping in a training logbook. You will learn to interpret engineering drawings, operate precision machinery such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and CNC machines. You will also utilize CAD/CAM software, while assisting experienced toolmakers and following guidance from mentors and managers. You will proactively seek opportunities to expand your knowledge and contribute to the efficiency of manufacturing processes.

As an Apprentice Tooling Engineer, your duties will include:

• Attend and participate in all training provided.
• Complete coursework and assessments for apprenticeship qualification.
• Maintain a detailed training logbook and portfolio of work.
• Follow instructions from mentors and the management team.
• Assist toolmakers in design and manufacturing tasks.
• Learn to interpret engineering drawings, CAD/CAM, and precision machinery.

Key skills and experience:

• Good manual dexterity and handling skills.
• Exhibits a keen interest in engineering.
• Maintains good attention to detail in all tasks.
• Possesses the ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Displays strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment.
• Communicates effectively and works well within teams.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• 8% employer contribution added to employee's 3%
• Private medical insurance
• Private dental Insurance
• Permanent health Insurance
• Group life assurance
• Free will service
• Active well-being programme
• Recognition awards
• Free Parking

We are a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medications, including medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves.

As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative aim to be accredited to SBTI which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees' individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that is what makes our company a great place to work.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

Strictly No Agencies - Our in-house recruitment team manage all our vacancies.