Production Apprentice

F T I LTD

CROWBOROUGH (TN6 2JD)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 June 2025


Summary

We’re looking for a practically-minded and enthusiastic Production Apprentice to join our friendly team at a small but busy high tech engineering firm. You'll support the assembly and fabrication of electromechanical products, gas panels, and tube assemblies, gaining real-world skills in a workshop environment.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00 with an hour for lunch

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 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

Your duties will include:

  • Assisting in the building of gas delivery system.
  • Bending and cutting stainless steel or copper tubing to precise measurements.
  • Installing compression fittings using correct torquing practices.
  • Assisting in leak detection.
  • Handling, preparing and organising materials and fittings for builds.
  • Learning safety procedures, pressure regulation, flow control and sealing.

Where you'll work

UNIT 5
BROOKLANDS BUSINESS PARK
FARNINGHAM ROAD
CROWBOROUGH
TN6 2JD

Training

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

College or training organisation

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

This Apprenticeship Standard is delivered within the workplace, where the Apprentice will complete a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative competency and knowledge qualification. IPS will support and train the learner through the component aims with monthly monitoring and assessment visits to the workplace. This will prepare the learner for End Point Assessment that is required for this Apprenticeship. 

To complete this Apprenticeship, the learner must pass Level 1 English and maths (or have the appropriate transferable skills). 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C and 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

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Willing to learn
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Health and Safety Awareness
  • Ability to use Hand Tools

Other requirements

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**

About this company

Engineering firm supplying precision instrumentation, bespoke assemblies, technical expertise with a can-do attitude.

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After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will launch into a dynamic career where you’ll master cutting-edge pressure and vacuum technologies, take on specialist roles, lead teams, and fast-track into engineering or management—building the future of high-tech engineering!

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Mandy Rai

mandyrai@ips-international.com

01634298808

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327847.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 20 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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