Spline Gauges - Level 3 Machining Apprenticeship
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Company: Spline Gauges Limited
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Location: Birmingham, B78 2ER
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £311.25 per week
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Sector: Build and Make Things
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Ref: VAC-00823
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Application Deadline Date: 06/04/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Flexible working hours between 6.30am and 4.30pm.
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
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
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 gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with your employer 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, you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Machining Technician
Future Prospects
Apprenticeships will typically lead to a skilled role in one of our machinist sections such as turning, milling, cylindrical/bore grind, spline grind, wire EDM and calibration.
We also have opportunities in design and technical sales for the right candidates. Longer term, a role in management in one of these functions would be available.
Vacancy Detail
COMPANY
Established in 1962 Spline Gauges is the world’s leading manufacturer of spline gauges and master gears exporting to over 60 countries worldwide
Europe’s largest gear & spline calibration laboratory
Customer sectors include automotive, aerospace, motor racing, defence. 
ROLE
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
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
As well as a generous first year salary of £8.30 per hour, with annual pay reviews, you will enjoy a multitude of additional benefits, which include Health Insurance, Company Pension and life Insurance.
They also offer flexible working:
• Mon: 6.30am / 8am to 3pm / 4.30pm
• Tues: 6.30am / 8am to 3pm / 4.30pm
• Wed: 6.30am / 8am to 3pm / 4.30pm
• Thurs: 6.30am / 8am to 3pm / 4.30pm
• Fri: 6.30am / 8am to 12noon / 1.30pm
Other Information
Please note that Make UK and Spline reserve the right to close this advert with no notice, so apply now to avoid disappointment
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn