Summary
Would you like to earn a salary, whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing Apprenticeship that presents a variety of future opportunities for successful applicants.
Annual wage
£14,428.05 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
An additional £900 annual night shift allowance included.
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative
Hours
4 On, 4 off nights 6.00pm- 6.00am, 1.5 hours unpaid breaks. Working hours to be confirmed.
36.75 hours a week
Start date: Tuesday 1 July 2025
Duration: 18 Months
Positions available: 2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Your duties include:
* Comply with health and safety regulations and support activities to improve safer working
* Complete check sheets while monitoring machines and equipment data
* Identify and solve issues in the manufacturing environment within their responsibility, escalating them when necessary
* Adhere and develop Standard operation Procedures (SOPs)
* Work with your team and communicate to ensure continuous improvement
* Resolve machine stoppages
* Achieve OEE and waste targets
* Set the machine to production recipes
* Preparing raw materials for production
* Replenishing packaging and films to the production line during the shift including the stacking of trays
* Set up batches of production as per the production plan
* Manual handling including the stacking of finished goods
* Carry out any other reasonable duties associated with the role as required
No under 18s due to night shift insurances.
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative
Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)
Course contents
Your training plan
* This Apprenticeship Standard is delivered within the workplace, where the Apprentice will complete a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative competency and knowledge qualification
* IPS will support and train the learner through the component aims with monthly monitoring and assessment visits to the workplace. This will prepare the learner for End Point Assessment that is required for this Apprenticeship
* To complete this Apprenticeship, the learner must pass Level 1 English and maths (or have the appropriate transferable skills). They must also at least take the test for Level 2
Requirements
Desired qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent English, Maths and Science (Grade 4/C and above) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to detail
* Team working
* Positive Attitude
* Driven
* Willing to learn
* Time Management
Other requirements
Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**
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