Technical Apprentice
HARRISON SPINKS BEDS LTD
Leeds, LS11 5SN
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 May 2024
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Summary
We are recruiting for a Technical Apprentice to join the Components team within Beeston, Leeds. Reporting into the Production Manager, the Technical Apprentice will assist with completing New Product Development tasks, creating initial specs and completing testing and complete sample requests.
- Annual wage
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£12,979.20 a year
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday, 39 hours per week
39 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 September
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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1
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
- You will work towards the Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
- Your Apprenticeship training will take place at Printworks Campus.
- Delivery model for this Apprentices is one day per week in college.
Where you’ll work
Westland Road
Leeds
LS11 5SN
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
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
About this company
Harrison Spinks is the global leader in innovative pocket springs for the furniture, bedding and other comfort markets. Part of the Harrison Spinks Group, the company supplies some of the leading names internationally in the markets they supply and are known for their pipeline of groundbreaking technology in these market segments. Sustainability is core to the business and are exploring the use of their components into transportation seating and even footwear, showing the diverse potential the company has to offer. With manufacturing sites in the UK as well as the USA, the company is wanting to expand their global reach further with additional manufacturing sites. As well as their innovative coil technology, the company also supplies wire, natural nonwovens and mattress fabrics which are all manufactured in their facilities in Leeds and Scunthorpe.
After this apprenticeship
This will be reviewed at the end of the Apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Katie Elsworth
katie.elsworth@luminate.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000251482.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
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