Summary
Full training will be offered from no knowledge to full skills to be able to make hose assemblies, read job cards and hose drawings.
Career development may be available from apprentice to technician and even to team leader. We are growing a company that has lots of good career opportunities throughout the business due to our growth.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 7.30am until 5pm depending on age. Every third Saturday morning 8.30am until 12 noon.
40 hours a week
Start date
Wednesday 18 March 2026
Duration
1 year
Positions available
6
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
* To operate the ferrule laser engraving machine to engrave ferrules prior to them being used to assemble hoses
* To help produce hoses by pushing fittings into ferrules and adding caps to fittings to ensure cleanliness is always achieved
* To operate machinery such as swaging machines and hose cutters after training
* To support the kitting of hoses into hose kits ready for dispatch to customers
* To carry out respective quality checks as per the company’s policy
* To ensure that work areas are always kept clean, tidy and hazard free
* To actively contribute to the overall team activities and promote good working practices
* To log errors and offcuts as required
* To report all job card amendments to the team leader to improve efficiency
* To report near misses, accidents and incidents as required
* Adhere to company quality, health and safety policies
* Responsible for helping the business to identify opportunities for improvement as part of our business management and quality strategy. Also, to flag up any risks to our QMS from the operations you carry out
* Be involved with and support any audits within your department and comply with all internal/external audit resources and certification bodies
* Formal and in-house training will be provided
Where you'll work
Unit 5 & 6
Farthing Road Industrial Estate
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP1 5AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
W S TRAINING LTD.
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Training schedule
* Lean manufacturing operative level 2 qualification
* Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English to be taken if an equivalent grade has not been achieved
* BFPA training course in hose assembly
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Level 4)
* Maths (grade Level 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
* Attention to detail
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Practical