Foundry Apprenticeship
FURNISS & WHITE (FOUNDRIES) LTD
SHEFFIELD (S25 4JL)
Closes in 9 days (Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 November 2025
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Summary
The postholder will learn all aspects and processes involved in the manufacture of high-integrity castings in a modern foundry environment; producing cores and moulds, melting, casting removal and finishing products to customer requirements.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 6.00am – 14.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 November 2025
- Duration
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2 years 3 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Manually producing cores and moulds by using chemically-bonded sand, in accordance with instructions
- Assisting in the melting process of up to 3.8 tonnes of steel
- Pouring molten steel into the mould cavities
- Casting removal
- Non-destructive testing (MPI/DPI)
- Finishing castings to customer requirements
- Undertaking final inspections of finished components
- Maintain a clean, organised and productive work area
- Carry out assigned tasks in compliance with ISO requirements and safety procedures
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations as all times
Where you'll work
UNIT 17 ABBEY WAY
NORTH ANSTON TRADING ESTATE
NORTH ANSTON
SHEFFIELD
S25 4JL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Training course
Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
3 days a month at Sheffield College, the rest of the time based at the employer.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Practical attitude
About this employer
Established in 1980, Furniss & White is a family-owned, independent British steel foundry specialising in castings, fabrications and precision machining. Our modern foundry is based in Sheffield and the range of materials we produce is extensive. We supply high quality steel castings to a number of key manufacturing sectors globally.
After this apprenticeship
During the apprenticeship, you will learn about the process of producing steel castings to a high standard. In addition to completing the level 3 apprenticeship, you will also gain experience in all aspects of the foundry. Manual handling and overhead crane training will be provided along with other mandatory “toolbox talks” and health & safety training.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349299.
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Closes in 9 days (Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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