Apprentice Engineering Operative

Introduction

Join a leading UK packaging tooling manufacturer and build a rewarding career through hands-on training, mentoring and real industry experience. Develop valuable technical skills, work with modern equipment and become part of a supportive team with excellent long-term prospects.

About the Employer

Sabre Dies Limited is a leading specialist supplier of steel rule cutting dies and ancillary products for the packaging and cardboard manufacturing industries.

What You'll Do

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Manufacture flatbed and/or rotary dies to technical drawings
• Operate laser cutting, rule processing, and rubbering equipment
• Accurately fit cutting, creasing, and perforation rules
• Apply ejector rubbers to optimise stripping performance
• Inspect finished dies to ensure quality and accuracy

Training Outcome

We actively support progression through a structured pathway:

• Trainee / Apprentice→ Junior → Skilled → Senior → Lead Die Maker
• Ongoing training in machinery, materials, and process improvement
• Opportunity to develop into specialist or supervisory roles

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English and Maths - A*/9 – C/4

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm (and 10am to 6.30pm after training) + a 30-minute unpaid break. Flexible working is required, which includes paid overtime and some Saturday morning working.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 1 Months

Number of Positions Available: 3

Training Provider: LINCOLN COLLEGE