Spunalloys - Level 3 - Machining Apprenticeship

SPUNALLOYS LIMITED

Cradley Heath (B64 5QN)

Closes in 25 days (Monday 11 August 2025)

Posted on 17 July 2025

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Summary

We are seeking an apprentice Machinist to commence working in our Proof Machine Shop and eventually move into our Finish Machine Shop, in order to gain a wealth of knowledge in machined components.

Wage

£18,269.86 a year

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Annual Pay Reviews. Contributory pension, 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. Each apprentice is given a pastoral mentor and there are quarterly one to one meetings throughout the year, where feedback can be given by apprentices and managers.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
At company - Mon - Thur 7am - 3pm Fri 7am - 2pm At Make UK - Mon - Thur 8am - 4.30pm Fri 8am - 12.30pm.

36 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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

We are seeking an apprentice Machinist to commence working in our Proof Machine Shop and eventually move into our Finish Machine Shop, in order to gain a wealth of knowledge in machined components.
During your Apprenticeship, you will cover all manufacturing areas of the company, which include

  • Turning (CNC, Semi-CNC & Manual, Including Programming)
  • Milling (CNC & Manual, Including Programming)
  • Grinding (CNC & Manual, Including Programming)
  • Finishing (CNC & Manual, Including Programming)

Where you'll work

Spunalloys Ltd
Doulton Road
Cradley Heath
B64 5QN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

EEF LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

  • Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:  
  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6-week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in the company
  • Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in the company
  • Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
  • In-house training in line with your requirements
  • Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

On completion of your studies and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (or other relevant subject) (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Once qualified, all roles have the potential for shift work and overtime.

About this company

Spunalloys is the UK’s leading producer of centrifugal castings. Operating at forces in excess of 60G, pouring liquid metal up to 16 tonnes, producing rings, tubes, and bushes up to 2750mm in diameter and 5000mm in length. All products are proof machined to within 3mm of finish sizes and most are finish machined by our in-house machine shops. Westley Group have 300 employees across four operating sites within the UK, with a global customer base.

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Company benefits

There is also an annual apprentice away day, where all group apprentices come together for an activity, e.g. Alton Towers, Ten Pin Bowling, Escape Rooms.

After this apprenticeship

All vacancies have prospects for promotion, from Senior Machinist to Supervisor and Manager.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EEF LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332260.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 11 August 2025)

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