Apprentice Production Operative

UNIVERSAL FABRICATIONS (COVENTRY) LTD

WARKS (CV11 6BX)

Closes in 21 days (Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 June 2025

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Summary

An opportunity to learn and progress within the business.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Between 7:30-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 7am-1pm Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

4

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

3 months in each of the following departments:

  • Laser cutting, CAD and nesting
  • Bending and forming
  • Welding -MIG/TIG
  • Robotic welding
  • Linishing and fettling
  • Assembly and packing
  • Office Admin / Estimating / Order Processing
  • Production Support and Planning

Where you'll work

WHITACRE ROAD INDUSTRIAL EST
NUNEATON
WARKS
CV11 6BX

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

Block release to North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (Mira Technology Institute campus), Nuneaton. 

More training information

Training will be delivered by block release, Monday–Thursday, every 6-week learning cycles. 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Sheet Metal Fabrication Experts Since 1978 Universal Fabrications is a leading provider of subcontracted Fabricated and Machined parts to UK Product Makers. Spanning across an expansive 40,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space, we’re not just a supplier, we’re a supportive manufacturer, dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by assembly plants and their purchasing teams. From cutting and punching to bending and forming, from MIG/TIG to laser and robot welding, we offer a full range of manufacturing operations to customers technical needs

https://universalfabrications.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To progress within the business to Team Leader or Senior Management. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321638.

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Closes in 21 days (Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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