Summary
We are a group of companies primarily based in the Sheffield region. Specialising in the manufacture of both ferrous & non-ferrous castings for a worldwide network of industries. Due to growth we are looking to recruit an apprentice into our Foundry department to become a qualified Metal casting, foundry & patternmaking technician
Wage
£15,808 a year
Training course
Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 6am to 4pm
38 hours a week
Start date
Monday 19 January 2026
Duration
2 years 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Overview:
Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking Technicians are involved in highly skilled, complex and important roles in the Cast Metals Industry.
Casting is the process from which solid metal shapes (castings) are produced by filling voids in moulds with liquid metal.
Role and Responsibility:
* Assisting the foundry staff with the moulding of casts
* Pouring of sand from a mixer into moulds, ensuring sand is constant and within specification
* Quality control
* Core-making
* Assisting other departments
* Maintaining safe working practices
* Other general duties
We will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to be involved in numerous different elements of foundry work, from sand casting to Die casting, to the finishing of the product.
This is an exciting prospect for an apprentice to join the team here at Charles H Coward to gain a career in a growing foundry environment.
Full training will be provided both on and off-the-job, and a career plan and objectives will be set.
Where you'll work
540 ECCLESFIELD ROAD
SHEFFIELD
S5 0DJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Training course
Metal casting, foundry and patternmaking technician (level 3)
Training schedule
Level 3 Metal Casting, Foundry and Pattern Making Technician Apprenticeship Standard:
Assessment:
* Technical Interview supported by a portfolio of evidence.
* Practical Observation & Questioning
College attendance: 3 day block release at Sheffield College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A*-C or 9-4)
* Maths (grade A*-C or 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Initiative