Apprentice Production Operative

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC

Staffordshire (ST1 5HU)

Closes in 29 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 April 2025


Summary

During the training programme, employees will be trained and gain experience in the setup and operation of all machinery and involvement in product changeovers production packaging. You will be operating filling machines, counterbalance forklift trucks and many more different types of machinery / equipment.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday: 8.00am - 3.00pm (Exact shifts to be confirmed).

39 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

During the training programme, employees will be trained and gain experience in the set up and operation of all machinery. Once trained the role will involve:

  • Operation of filling machines
  • Operating container washing equipment
  • Operating counterbalance forklift trucks
  • Operating floor cleaning equipment
  • Use of SAP system
  • Involvement in CI and 5S initiatives

Where you’ll work

New Century Street
Hanley
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 5HU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

  • Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Standard - Level 2
  • Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills)
  • During the training programme, employees will be trained and gain experience in the setup and operation of all machinery and involvement in product changeovers production packaging

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

  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

About this company

FUCHS is the world’s largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible – their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas, and skills are the foundation of our global business. Come be seen at FUCHS by joining us as an apprentice.

After this apprenticeship

The successful candidate will become a Production Operative working within our manufacturing plant. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC

Kadee Ray

kadee.ray@fuchs.com

01782 203 839

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272957.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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