Spunalloys - Level 3 - Machining Apprenticeship
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Company: Spunalloys Limited
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Location: Cradley Heath, B64 5QN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £350.40 per week
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-00776
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Application Deadline Date: 12/08/2025
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Start Date: 17/09/2025
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: At company - Mon - Thur 7am - 3pm Fri 7am - 2pm
Brief Description
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.
Qualifications Required
3 GCSEs at 9 – 4 / A* - C (5 or above preferred), must include maths, English language, and ideally Science, or equivalent related qualification.
Personal Qualities
Personable, good work ethic, good timekeeping and attendance, keen to learn, committed, conscientious.
Skills Required
An aptitude for Mechanics or Engineering
Training to be Provided
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 company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in 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.
Future Prospects
All vacancies have prospects for promotion, from Senior Machinist to Supervisor and Manager
Vacancy Detail
We are looking for 2 machining apprentices with a strong interest in engineering, who enjoy a challenge, are conscientious and reliable to complete a level 3 machining apprenticeship.
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. #
ROLE
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)
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
A generous first year salary of £18,269.86
Contributory pension, 25 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays.
Spunalloys is part of Westley Group, who have an apprenticeship programme in place, currently standing at 30 apprentices across the Group. 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. 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.
Other Information
Once qualified, all roles have the potential for shift work and overtime.