Spunalloys - Level 3 - Quality Engineering Apprenticeship

  • Company: SPUNALLOYS LIMITED
  • Location: Cradley Heath, B64 5QN
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £18,269.86 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000010129
  • Application Deadline Date: 03/04/2026
  • Start Date: 14/09/2026
  • 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. 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.

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 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.

Future Prospects

All vacancies have prospects for promotion to Supervisor or Manager.

Vacancy Detail

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

Other Information

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

Ready to start your adventure?