Production Operative Apprentice

Summary

Forward Glass Limited are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to work within this experienced and well-run company to gain a Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 apprenticeship. The aim is to support the Production Operations Team in various activities including: Glass processing operations, Batching, H&S, Quality Control, and LEAN.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Apprentices will have regular reviews with Managing Directors and rates of pay will rise during the apprenticeship.

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Hours

Early shift - 06.00 – 14.30 Monday – Friday. Late shift - 14.30 – 23.00 Monday – Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

On a day-to-day basis as a Lean Manufacturing Operative at your workplace, you will be carrying out your work safely and meeting the high-quality standards set in a fast paced and well organised environment. Your duties will include:

Glass Handling
Glass Cutting
Familiarity with the production process from start to finish
General Glass Processing
Bespoke glass processes including, Painting, Sandblasting & Lamination
IGU Manufacture
Arrissing
Machine Operation
Health & Safety

Where you’ll work

Forward House
Clapgate Lane
Birmingham
B32 3BT

Training

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

College or training organisation

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer.
As an apprentice you will receive from your employer 6 hours each week for your off the job training, this included as part of your working weekly hours. Off the job training is there to help with your learning and development of the knowledge, skills and behaviors as part of your apprenticeship standard. Majority of these 6 hours will be spent on site with your mentor learning, along with having time set aside away from your normal day to day working environment for you to complete study time which will help you with the completion of targets set by your assessor (e.g. workbooks, online learning, research, self-study). You will also have regular site visits every ten to twelve weeks from your designated assessor, who will monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship program.

More training information

GFTS Ltd. are specialists in qualifications for the Glass, Glazing and Fenestration Industries on a national scale. We pride ourselves on the quality of the training we deliver. At GFTS we emphasise the importance of a ‘Train, Gain & Retain’ attitude to the learning and make every effort to deliver industry recognised qualifications in an effective and bespoke manner. Although our industry specialty is in the delivery of Fenestration Training, our assessors are each skilled in their own specialist discipline.
This apprenticeship is a mentor led qualification based at site. As an apprentice you will learn all practical elements on site with your mentor which will help you develop your Skills and Behaviours as part of the apprenticeship standard.
There is no need for any college days and no additional travel required. Our assessors are able to carry out classroom sessions, observations or site visits every 10-12 weeks to support you through the knowledge elements of the standard in small segments throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, in preparation for End Point Assessment (EPA). Everything for your apprenticeship will need to be completed within your working weekly hours each week in which you will spend 6 hours per a week learning and studying towards your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Physical fitness
Practical Skills
Safety Conscious

Other requirements

This pathway, like many glass/glazing jobs, requires manual skills, handling heavy equipment, and spending long periods standing; so physical fitness is important. Please note that interviews may take place before the vacancy close date and the successful applicant may start before the advertised start date.

About this company

Forward Glass is a leading independent provider of toughened glass, stock and processed glass, serving trade customers within a 120 mile radius of Birmingham. The toughened glass we produce is widely used in the manufacture of insulating glass units for use in windows, doors and conservatories and our processed glass products are used in partitioning, showrooms, retail outlets, balustrading and furniture.

https://www.forwardglass.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension 3% after 3 months. Annual Leave 30 days (including Bank Holidays).

After this apprenticeship

Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors. The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member.
We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person. This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing with the company.
Progression into higher level jobs within the company, or the group companies in either Production or Management. Apprentices will also a receive a £250 contribution to driving lessons if required after 9 months and a High Street voucher on completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLASS & FENESTRATION TRAINING SOLUTIONS LTD

Mark Herbert

markherbert@forwardglass.co.uk

07929335230

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318330.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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