Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship

CENTRAL (BIRMINGHAM) SPRINGS LTD

Cradley Health (B64 6PU)

Closes on Monday 18 August 2025

Posted on 10 July 2025


Summary

This is a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity for someone looking to kick-start a career in engineering and manufacturing. If you’re ready to learn, work hard, and be part of a great team, apply today!

Wage

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

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 25 August 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

As an Apprentice Spring Maker, you will:

  • Learn how to set up, adjust spring manufacturing machines and run a production job under the guidance of experienced professionals
  • Hand-coil certain parts as needed
  • Support the production team with various tasks, including setting up machines, packing parts, and grinding
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of spring manufacturing processes
  • Work closely with skilled setters and engineers to gain hands-on experience

Where you'll work

Unit 7D Waterfall Lane Trading Estate
Waterfall Lane
Cradley Health
B64 6PU

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

BTEC and NVQ in Performing Manufactoring Operations including Functional Skills if required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 4)
  • English (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

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Driving License
  • Flexible
  • Initiative
  • Organisation skills
  • Physical fitness
  • Team working

Other requirements

Have you checked the suitability of the pay / hours and location prior to applying for this apprenticeship?

About this company

Central Birmingham Springs is a family-run spring manufacturer which, since its foundation in 1997 by passionate and motivated people, it has always been more than just a business – it’s a family. As a family-run company, caring for others is our priority. From our employees to our customers and suppliers, we value relationships built on trust and compassion. With over two decades of experience, our commitment to caring remains unwavering. In us you will always find a trustworthy manufacturing partner that will make every effort to support in your projects.

After this apprenticeship

The company are looking to offer long term career opportunities on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331140.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 18 August 2025

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