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Pattern Maker Apprentice – Engineering

Stormking · Tamworth · posted 22 October 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Starts
1 February 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026
Positions
2

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  • Manufacture MDF and timber master patterns, plugs, and tooling to customer specification.
  • Interpret and work from technical drawings, dimensions, radii, draft angles, and assembly details.
  • Measure, mark out, shape, assemble, and finish pattern components accurately.
  • Operate hand tools, portable power tools, and woodworking machinery safely and effectively.
  • Prepare materials through lamination, jointing, planning, and thicknessing processes.
  • Produce multi-part patterns incorporating split lines, locating keys, and draft requirements.
  • Surface finish patterns using fillers, sanding, sealing, and priming techniques to mould-ready standards.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment.
  • Follow all company health, safety, PPE, and standard operating procedures.
  • Support continuous improvement activities and contribute to efficient tooling manufacture.

Your training

Attend 2 days per week at College, (Tamworth Campus) in the first year, then one day per week in years 2, 3 and 4. Term Time only.

Where it leads

These are long term career opportunities for the right people and there is scope to progress through the company as successful engineers. The successful candidate will be capable of independently producing accurate, high-quality patterns and plugs from technical drawings through to mould-ready completion, ensuring all work meets company quality, safety, and production standards.

About Stormking

 Based in Tamworth is a leading UK manufacturer of GRP building components employing over 400 people and has been part of the Epwin Group (over 4000 employees) since its acquisition in 2016, strengthening Epwin’s portfolio of low‑maintenance construction products.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade 4-9 (A*- C)) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Amington Way, Tamworth, B77 4ED

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