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Apprentice Engineering Operative

Sabre Dies LTD · Louth · posted 27 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 1 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Engineering operative (level 2)
Starts
8 September 2026
Closing date
10 August 2026
Positions
3

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

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

Your training

  • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Engineering Operative Level 2.
  • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
  • This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Where it leads

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

About Sabre Dies LTD

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

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgemental

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • BELVOIR WAY, FAIRFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LOUTH, LN11 0LQ

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