Toolmaker Apprentice

Company: Epwin Group
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Job Description:

Epwin Group is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of PVC windows, doors and fascia systems with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector. Group businesses also produce high quality cladding, guttering, decking and prefabricated GRP building components.

You will be highly trained to work in the world of manufacturing; This position will be best suited to applicants with good practical skills and an interest in engineering-based projects. As a trained Toolmaker, you will be responsible for maintaining tooling (Dies and calibrators).

Key Accountabilities:

  • Produce components using hand fitting techniques
  • Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
  • Co-ordinate with suppliers to supply spare parts for machines
  • Preparing and using milling machines and using Grinding machines
  • Carry out the maintenance of Tooling
  • Ability to read and manufacture from design drawings given
  • Producing tool and die assemblies
  • Maintain and record work and tool breakdown history
  • Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs

Key Experiences and Skills Required:

  • Able to demonstrate a clear interest to work in the manufacturing sector
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • The initiative to work on your own or as part of a team
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • “Can-Do”/ positive/ flexible approach
  • Ability to work in pressurised and reactive environment

Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to demonstrate a clear interest to work in the manufacturing/engineering sector.
  • Able to work quickly and methodically with a compliance driven mind set
  • Team Player
  • Deliver on promises, do what they say they will do, when they say they will do it.
  • Operate with Integrity – deliver on promises, inspire trust, build credibility and always follow responsible business practices.
  • Able to follow instructions.
  • Deliver results – create momentum and pace to drive results.
  • Working well under pressure and engaging at all levels of the organisation both internally and externally.

The Company

Epwin Group is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of low maintenance building products with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector.

We are one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of windows, doors and fascia systems with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector.

The principal activities of the Group are the extrusion of PVC-U and roofline products as well as the manufacture of windows, doors, conservatories and sealed units. Group businesses also produce high quality cladding, guttering, decking and prefabricated GRP building components.

At Epwin, we believe our success has come from the hard work and dedication of our employees, we wouldn’t be where we are today without them.

We take pride in our people

At Epwin, we believe our success has come from the hard work and dedication of our employees, we wouldn’t be where we are today without them.

We’re interested in our future, constantly investing and innovating in new products, processes and our employees and we like to give back to our employees as much as they give us.

The Benefits

Telus Health (Lifeworks) is a confidential employee support platform to help employees and their families deal with life challenges.

Holidays

Your holiday entitlement will be detailed in your contract of employment.

Cycle to Work

Obtain a bike and/or cycling accessories to use for cycling to work whilst making income tax and National Insurance savings.

If applicable, you can receive a voucher for the eye test and glasses.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026