Highly skilled engineers that carry out complex and specialist detailed work.
Toolmakers and Tool & Die Maintenance Technicians carry out work in manufacturing, and maintaining the tools required for products, components and assemblies that affect our everyday lives.
This requires a broad range of tasks including the interpretation of engineering drawings and technical instructions and the use of hand, machine and automated computer controlled machine tools and measuring equipment.
Toolmakers are usually employed by manufacturing companies with their own tool making departments or by specialist workshops making components to order for other companies.
You could become a Workshop Supervisor, Machine Maintenance Technician or move into Quality Control in fields. You could work in sectors such as Aerospace, Product and Parts Manufacturing, Plastics Product Manufacturing, Machine Shops, Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing.
Your employer may offer opportunities to progress onto a higher apprenticeship or advance to gain a degree level qualification.
Take a look below at our current vacancies. Can’t see what you are looking for? Complete a general application and our Recruitment Team will endeavour to match you up with an employer as new opportunities arise.
A four- year academic and on the job apprenticeship to achieve the Food and Drink Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship. During this time you will learn both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines with the view to move into a full-time Maintenance Engineer role upon successful completion.
Annual Salary: £16,640
Hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday
Closing Date: 30th April 2026
Kick‑start your maintenance engineering career with a hands‑on apprenticeship. Work with experienced engineers on real breakdowns, repairs, and preventative maintenance while developing skills through practical training and study. Build confidence and become a capable Maintenance Engineer.
Annual Salary: £18,000
Closing Date: 24th April 2026
A four- year academic and on the job apprenticeship to achieve the Food and Drink Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineering Apprenticeship. During this time you will learn both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines with the view to move into a full-time Maintenance Engineer role upon successful completion.
Annual Salary: £16,640
Hours: 40 per week, Monday – Friday
Closing Date: 30th April 2026
MGTS has built long-standing relationships with some of the biggest names in industry, providing apprenticeship training for the next generation of the workforce, and upskilling experienced staff. Our clients include:
Ready to start your career? Apply to MGTS today to find your perfect Apprenticeship and earn while you learn with professional qualifications and training.
