Apprentice Manufacturing Assistant NOTTINGHAM TRADE FINISHERS LTD

In recent years, this company has seen fantastic growth, so they'd like to offer an apprenticeship opportunity to gain a career within a local manufacturing business. Learning all there is to know about the business and its output, while working towards a lean manufacturing apprenticeship programme. The role involves learning to work on all of the machines within the business, including learning how to safely load, unload and fault finding. Work alongside experienced staff members within the business to ensure production levels remain high.

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday on shifts between the hours of 8.00am and 8.00pm/20.00.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000182297

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Learning to work on all of the machines within the business, including learning how to safely load, unload and fault finding
  • Work alongside experienced staff members within the business to ensure production levels remain high
  • Learn about raw materials and how to store them safely
  • Move and store materials within the working environment
  • Load and unload jobs safely on an inbound and outbound basis

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 2 Lean Manufacturing apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills if required
  • You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession
  • You will experience a blended learning model
  • You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio

This is predominantly a work-based programme, which means that your learning will take place on the site of your employment and within your contracted working hours.

We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you are encouraged to attend in person at our engineering campus (NG17) but can also be supported virtually via Microsoft Teams.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The company are committed to maintaining your professional skills after this apprenticeship and will do this using various training methods.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2/E) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2/E) Essential

About the employer

Nottingham Trade Finishers was launched by Managing Director Richard Anstock, and Production Manager Ian Holt in 2006. They now share over 50 years of industry experience and expertise between them. We offer numerous finishing options for one-piece mailers which can release directly into the postal system via Royal Mail or any of the DSA providers.

Employer

NOTTINGHAM TRADE FINISHERS LTD

Address

UNIT 3

WINGATE CLOSE

NOTTINGHAM

NG8 4LP

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

Karen

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900632

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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