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

In this inspiring episode, Paul Stockhill, Managing Director of Agemaspark in Doncaster, shares insights from his remarkable 55-year journey in UK manufacturing. A passionate advocate for apprenticeships, Paul believes that developing young talent is the only sustainable answer to the sector’s growing skills crisis — and he’s proved it.

Every member of his senior management team started their career as an apprentice at Agma Spark — including those who joined him in a successful management buyout. From 3D metal printing for space stations and Mars rovers to nurturing the next generation through real-world work placements, Paul’s story is a blueprint for how legacy, innovation, and people development can power a business for decades.

🎙️ In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why apprenticeships are the backbone of Agemaspark’s success
• How the AMRC Training Centre's 38-week intensive program sets apprentices up for success
• The importance of communication skills in modern manufacturing
• Why Paul believes UTCs (University Technical Colleges) are key to solving the skills gap
• How Agemaspark’s first female engineering apprentice represents a new era for the business
• What it means to leave a legacy that’s bigger than one career. With 60,000 engineers projected to leave the industry by 2030, Paul's mission is clear: build businesses that last by investing in people who will carry them forward.