Apprentice Toolmaker
Level: 3
Employer: S G H MOULDS LIMITED
Location: TONGE BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Toolmaker & Tool and Die Maintenance Technician based in Bolton.
Toolmaker and Tool & Die Technicians are predominantly involved in the highly skilled, complex and specialist detailed work of manufacturing and maintaining the engineering tooling used to produce components, products and assemblies.
Duration: 4 Years
Expected start date: 03/08/2026
Hours per week: 38 hours
Wage: (Annually)
Job role includes
This requires the application of a broad range of activities including:
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.
- Use of hand, machine and computer-controlled machines, tools and measuring equipment.
- Comply with applicable legislation and organisational safety requirements.
- Test and adjust systems they have built or maintained, ensuring tooling, jigs, fixtures and assemblies meet the required specification.
About employer
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.
SGH has been in business since 1978, founded by Kevan Howarth, the MD of a large Bolton-based toolmaker. His son, Stephen Howarth, was an apprentice at the same firm and joined his father in setting up the business, becoming the Managing Director shortly after 2000. SGH was bought by Jalex Futures Ltd in 2024, investing in people, facilities and equipment.
SGH operates over 5 sites in Bolton, Greater Manchester, including production facilities, warehousing & dispatch, offices and clean room, so there are plenty of opportunities for career progression.
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
