Lean Engineering Apprenticeship

Wage: £16,640 a year
Training course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Start date: Monday 20 April 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1

Summary

We produce the entire Ductile Iron range including Simo, Ni-resist, Compacted Graphite (CGI) and ADI materials along with several grades of stainless steel.

Holding ISO 9001-2015 and DNV approvals we offer customers a project management service where we deliver a fully machined casting for both prototype and production projects.

Wage £16,640 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Lean manufacturing operative (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 20 April 2026 Duration 1 year Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

To assist in efforts to develop and maintain continuous improvements to meet customer requirements whilst learning knowledge of processes and procedures. Assist and learn from sand lab technicians and managers. To document all results in a timely fashion to meet the business needs. Assist and document all parameters on the sand mill in real time. Report any deviations within the process. Learn all aspects of the processes involved at Vanguard Foundry for making sand moulds. Learn and develop knowledge of the core making process. Check and report on daily audit sheets non-conformance of core products. Understand the variables associated with core making and their consequences. Learn and understand the melting and casting process. Actively get involved with metal testing and metal melting. Convey all results to supervisors and managers. Obtain knowledge of health and safety according to HASAWA 1974. Promote a safe working environment within the departments. Report on any unsafe working practices. Undertake further training to suit the business needs if asked.

Where you'll work

BOTT LANELYESTOURBRIDGEWEST MIDLANDSDY9 7AN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training schedule

One day per week training at College at City of Wolverhampton College (Wellington Road).

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4 - 9 (C and above))

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade A*-C (4-9))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam working

About this employer

Vanguard Foundry, established in 1983 is known throughout Europe, for producing high quality, technically challenging Stainless Steel & iron castings. Turbo-charging, diesel engine machinery, marine, defence, agricultural and general engineering sectors are an example of some of the markets we specialise in.

After this apprenticeship

An industry recognised award as a foundry technician. An opportunity to progress further. A job in a well-respected company with worldwide customer base. A skilled trade with transferable skills.