Summary
Samuel Taylor Ltd manufactures precision electro-mechanical components and assemblies at its factory in Redditch, UK. Samuel Taylor is an innovative, quality-driven company, which combines a personal service with cutting-edge technology, experience, and continual investment.
Wage
£14,526 a year
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00, Friday, 08:00 - 12:00 Whilst at the training provider
36 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Roles and Responsibilities:
Through this Apprenticeship you will train as a Toolroom Apprentice where you will undertake a structured training program of academic study and workshop work to gain the required skills and knowledge to support the requirements of a leading established manufacturer of turned parts.
The successful individual will gain first-hand experience of, but not limited to the following:
* Setting and operation of conventional centre lathes
* Milling and grinding
* Operation of E.D.M
* Basic fitting techniques
* Benchwork and associated techniques
* Checking and inspection of tools made in house and externally
* Understanding both in house and customer supplied engineering drawings
Where you’ll work
Samuel Taylor Group Ltd, Arthur Street Central, Lakeside
Redditch
B98 8JY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
* BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
* Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 9-5)
* English (grade 9-5)
* Science (grade 9-5)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Any two other subjects (grade 9-5)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
Other requirements
The first year training will be held at MGTS centre in Redditch, when back on site after the first year the hours will be - Company Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.30pm Friday: 8.00am – 3.00pm All days include a 15-minute breakfast break and a 30-minute lunch break.