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Spline Gauges - Level 3 Machining Apprenticeship

Spline Gauges Limited · Tamworth · posted 16 July 2026

Wage
£16,185 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Machining technician (level 3)
Starts
14 September 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
2

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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

Your training

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

Where it leads

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.

About Spline Gauges Limited

• 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.

Things to consider

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

Skills they're looking for

Analytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsInitiativeOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Science (grade 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE English (grade 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Piccadilly, Tamworth, B78 2ER

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