Manufacturing Operator - Lean Manufacturing Level 2 apprenticeship WILLIAM KING LIMITED

Work in a slitting or blanking machine environment, operators are responsible for following the H & S, Quality and Technique key points specified in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the line(s) they work on. Operators are responsible for the quality of the work they produce and must ensure all orders meet the company's exact criteria.

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Closing date: 17 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    8.00-4.00pm Monday - Friday

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    17 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000183856

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Operators are responsible for following the H & S, Quality and Technique key points specified in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the line(s) they work on.
  • The operator is responsible for ensuring they have and wear all the correct PPE required to perform their job.
  • Operators are responsible for the quality of the work they produce and must ensure all orders meet the ‘On Time in Full’ (OTIF) criteria for our customers and that waste is kept to a minimum.
  • Follow the environmental and waste processes onsite.
  • You must have been trained to a level 3 competency via the department SOP and understand your departments key performance indicators.
  • Report any near misses, incidents or Hazards to your line manager
  • Work in a slitting or blanking machine environment.
  • Assist team leader to achieve weekly customer demands.
  • Achieve KPI set by QA department – right first time.
  • Daily housekeeping, maintain 5S methodology.

 

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

This is a Lean Manufacturing Level 2 apprenticeship, delivered over a period of 12 months
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
You will be required to attend one week's induction at the training provider (In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 8UG) and 10 days of block training.

The rest of the training will be assessor visits to you at the company site
Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing

 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion of your apprenticeship, you should be a fully trained multi skilled operator. You may be offered a permanent role, along with any further training, if required.

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English & maths (Grade 3/D and above) Essential

About the employer

William King is one of Europe’s leading independent and privately-owned metals service centres. Our group, which includes William King Ltd, Mi-King Ltd and Mi-King s.r.o operates three world class facilities that add value to customer supply chains through processing and just-in-time delivery of metals across a range of industrial sectors. From our three European sites, we provide products and services in: Steel including high-tensile, pre-painted, light gauge steels including tin mill products Electrical steel Aluminium We supply into all manufactured goods sectors, ranging from automotive, mobility and domestic appliance through to packaging and engineering industries. Key to our success is the agility that comes from being an independent company, complemented with our long-term view and commitment to invest in technology, industry-leading processes, and of course the skills and knowledge of our people.

Employer

WILLIAM KING LIMITED

Address

Atlas Centre

Union Road

West Bromwich

B70 9DR

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Training

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Contact

Alex Jones

alexj@in-comm.co.uk

01922 457686

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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