WM Lee Apprenticeships
We are delighted to have had 5 new apprentices join us in 2024. Working in partnership with our training providers, The AMRC and The Sheffield College our new apprentices have made a fantastic start to their careers in Engineering and the Cast Metal Industry. We will shortly be looking for several apprentices to join us in 2025. Please keep checking this page for further information or email HR@wmlee.co.uk to register your interest today.
Our Current Vacancies
To enquire about one of our apprenticeships, email HR@wmlee.co.uk !
Our Apprentice's
Foundry Apprentices
Chris, Jake, Bailey, and Ben are our Foundry apprentices currently working towards their Level 3 qualification in Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking. In 2021 when Chris embarked on his qualification it was in partnership with Foundry Training Services based in Dudley. At the time they were the only training provider in the UK that offered this highly specialised course. In 2023 we were delighted to partner with one of our local training providers, the Sheffield College, where Jake, Bailey and Ben are undertaking their studies. As William Lee employees, they are paid to learn the skills needed to fulfil the complex and important roles in the Cast Metals Industry whilst gaining valuable experience by working alongside our skilled and experienced foundry operatives.
Richard completed his level 3 qualification in Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking with a Distinction and is now taking his studies further on the apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering Level 6. In 2021, Richard was awarded the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers ‘Best Student Award’ by the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers. Richard was promoted to Supervisor whilst working towards his level 3 and has now been appointed as Foundry manager.
Engineering Apprentices
Callum, Oliver, Sam C, Alex M, Will, George and Jack are our engineering apprentices undertaking their mechanical and electrical engineering qualifications through the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), Sheffield University. AMRC is a world class manufacturing research and training facility, and our apprentices complete their initial training there before returning to us to work alongside our experienced engineering team with continued assessment from AMRC.
Sam F is currently working towards a level 4 Automation and Controls Engineering Technician Apprenticeship in partnership with the AMRC. He is primarily based at Wm Lee working alongside our experienced engineering team with weekly day release at the AMRC Training Centre.
Alex H, Joe and Leo are currently working towards the level 3 Machining Technician apprenticeship at the AMRC, Sheffield University. Machining technicians produce complex and precision machined products that are typically used in machinery. For example, aeroplanes and vehicles. Our apprentices work alongside our experienced and skilled toolmakers and amongst other things they are learning how to produce precision fixture tooling and grippers for the automated grinding areas and how to manufacture bespoke items of plant machinery for the maintenance department.
Our Past Apprentices
Ben was our IT apprentice and he successfully achieved his Level 3 on the Infrastructure Technician apprenticeship. We were delighted to offer Ben a permanent contract and he continues to provide valuable IT support to colleagues across the Castings Group, setting people up on systems, solving problems and troubleshooting.
Sam, Edward, Will, Tom and McKenzie have all completed the Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship and we were delighted to be able to offer them permanent contracts in our maintenance team where they continue to develop their skills and make a valuable contribution. Sam was recently appointed as a shift Supervisor and now leads a team of engineers.
What Do Our Apprentices Say About WM Lee ?
