Spunalloys - Level 3 - Quality Engineering Apprenticeship

SPUNALLOYS LIMITED

Cradley Heath (B64 5QN)

Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

Posted on 13 March 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an individual for our long established Machine Shop, based in Cradley Heath on the Spunalloys site, which is part of a large engineering group. You will be trained to inspect and check a variety of components produced in our machine shop and ensure our reputation for quality parts is maintained.

Wage

£18,269.86 a year

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A generous first year salary of £18,269.86 with annual reviews based on achievement of key metrics
Contributory pension, 25 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays.

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

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

4 years

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

You will be trained to be responsible for:

  • Inspecting Large machined components using a variety of measuring equipment and instruments, such as Zeiss CMM, micrometres, gauges, etc.
  • Ensuring that components are in line with the agreed specification, producing dimensional reports and corrective action for non-conforming parts
  • Programming Zeiss CMM using Aberlink software - full training will be provided around this

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.

Training provider

EEF LIMITED

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

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.

Make UK's training centre is in Aston, B6 7EU.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
  • Science (or other relevant subject) (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

On completion of your apprenticeship, you may be required to work shifts.

About this employer

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.

Company benefits

Each apprentice is given a pastoral mentor and there are quarterly one to one meetings throughout the year. There is also an annual apprentice away day, where all group apprentices come together for an activity, e.g. Alton Towers, Escape Rooms.

After this apprenticeship

All vacancies have prospects for promotion to Supervisor or Manager.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EEF LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010129.

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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.