Apprentice Plant Operative
VORTEX OPTICAL COATINGS LIMITED
LEICESTERSHIRE (LE10 3BS)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 July 2025
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Summary
An opportunity to become a permanent employee with great career prospects for the right candidate. Learn and develop new skills to help you progress within the business.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:30 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:00
(Including paid 40 minutes lunch per day)
41 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
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
- Operate plant machines for coating substrates
- Conduct quality checks on finished parts
- Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on the machine
- Manage stock levels of consumables used in the process
- Work collaboratively with other operators and team members to meet production targets and deadlines
- Always follow health and safety protocols
Where you'll work
10 JACKNELL ROAD
DODWELLS BRIDGE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HINCKLEY
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE10 3BS
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
- Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Training will be delivered at North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College, Mira Technology Institute, MIRA Technology Park,1 Eastern Avenue, Nuneaton, CV10 0UX
More training information
Block release every 6 week learning cycles and on site visits to the workplace
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Science (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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
What do you know about the company? What interests you in working for Vortex Optical Solutions ? How will you get to and from our site? Consider the location.
About this company
Vortex Optical Coatings is a dynamic and innovative company specialising in high precision optical coatings. Our small, enthusiastic team is committed to quality and continuous learning, working together to meet production targets in a fast-paced environment
https://vortexopticalcoatings.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Paid Lunch breaks of 40 minutes per day.
After this apprenticeship
- For the right candidate/s further career prgression with the company
- Full time positions available once you have completed the apprenticeship for the right candidates
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Gaynor Catlow
gaynor.catlow@nwslc.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329146.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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