Spline Gauges Limited - Level 3 Machinist – Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship

  • Company: Spline Gauges Limited
  • Location: Birmingham, B78 2ER
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £302.62 per week
  • Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
  • Ref: VAC-00732
  • Application Deadline Date: 21/04/2025
  • Start Date: 15/09/2025
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Year 1 Mon - Thurs - 8.00am - 4.30pm, Fri - 8.00am - 12.30pm

Brief Description

Learning from a highly experienced and skilled workforce you will have the opportunity to train and work in numerous manufacturing techniques within a high precision environment.

Qualifications Required

5 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.

Personal Qualities

High level of interest in engineering. Keen and willing to learn.

Skills Required

Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Analytical skills, team working, Initiative, Versatility

Training to be Provided

Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll work towards several academic and vocational qualification levels throughout your time with us, which are fully paid for, including: 
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence  - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 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, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.

Future Prospects

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 Foundation Competence – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Competence  - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer

Vacancy Detail

Apprentices will be working in a high quality precision environment following customer specifications and internal designs. They will undertake a structured training program covering the following areas:
o Manual & CNC turning
o Manual & CNC milling
o Surface, cylindrical & bore grinding
o Spline grinding
o CNC gear grinding
o Electric discharge machining (EDM)
o Technical sales
o Design
o Calibration & inspection

Other Information

This is a 4 Year Apprenticeship Programme

Health insurance, company pension, life insurance

Ready to start your adventure?