Summary
We are seeking keen and motivated Apprentice Pattern Makers to manufacture high-quality master patterns and plugs for GRP mould production.This role requires strong woodworking skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe working practices.
What you will do at work
- 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.
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.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths & English (4-9 (A*- C)) – essential
About this employer
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.
After this apprenticeship
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.