Spunalloys - Level 3 - Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship

Company: Spunalloys Limited
Location: Cradley Heath, B64 5QN
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £350.40 per week
Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Ref: VAC-00786
Application Deadline Date: 28/09/2025
Start Date: 29/10/2025
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: At company - Mon - Thur 7am - 3pm Fri 7am - 2pm

Brief Description

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.

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

The Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprentice will 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 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
The Quality Inspector will have:
• Formal qualifications within Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeship, NVQ/BTEC Level 3,
• Previous experience working on CMM (operating and/or programming) all brands & controls considered
• Strong and stable working history within a similar role, machine shop inspection for example

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.