26-0014 Apprentice Manufacturing Technician in Dronfield

William Lee is one of the largest foundries in the UK and British Owned. Its continual investment in plant, processes and a dedicated workforce has enabled the company to be extremely successful, with over 150 years of history and long-term plans. We supply global markets to blue chip companies including BMW, Mercedes, Daimler.

Completion of the University of Sheffields AMRC Training Centre apprenticeships are nationally recognised qualifications which are acknowledged and respected by employers across the world. These can open the door to many more opportunities, such as Engineering Management and Project Engineering positions across a range of sectors worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including PPE use, risk assessments, and safe working practices
• Support the preparation of molds, cores, patterns, and tooling used in casting
• Learn the principles of furnace operation, melting, and metal pouring
• Learn to operate tools and machinery safely under supervision
• Help carry out routine inspections, basic maintenance tasks, and equipment checks
• Support quality control activities, including dimensional checks, defect identification, and documentation
• Learn how to inspect castings for defects and support quality checks
• Record basic production and quality data accurately
• Learn how to use CAD software to read, interpret, and make simple edits to engineering drawings (with training)
• Assist with continuous improvement projects aimed at efficiency, safety, or quality enhancements
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and issues identified
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with safety and quality standards

You will study on a Level 3 Engineering and manufacturing support technician apprenticeship. On completion of this, you will gain a qualification in Engineering at Level 3 standard.

During the first year of the apprenticeship, you\’re learning will take place at the University of Sheffields AMRC Training Centre based at Catcliffe, Rotherham, for an initial block of study on a full-time basis. After this, you will attend the Training Centre for one day a week for knowledge study.

You will work Monday to Friday. Your start and finish times including your shift pattern will be determined by the employing company.