Paul Stockhill shares how apprenticeships and innovation built Agemaspark’s legacy and why people are the key to manufacturing’s future.

In this episode, Paul Stockhill, Managing Director of Agemaspark, shares insights from his 55-year career in UK manufacturing. A passionate advocate for apprenticeships, Paul believes developing young talent is the key to solving the sector’s skills crisis and he has proven it.

Every member of Agemaspark’s senior team started as an apprentice, including those who joined him in a successful management buyout. From 3D metal printing for space stations and Mars rovers to hands-on work placements for the next generation, Paul’s story shows how innovation and people development can drive long-term business success.

In this episode you will learn:

• Why apprenticeships are central to Agemaspark’s success
• How the AMRC Training Centre’s intensive program prepares apprentices for real-world challenges
• The role of communication skills in modern manufacturing
• Why University Technical Colleges are important for closing the skills gap
• How Agemaspark’s first female engineering apprentice is shaping the future
• The importance of leaving a legacy beyond one career

With tens of thousands of engineers expected to leave the industry by 2030, Paul’s mission is clear: build businesses that last by investing in people who will carry them forward.