Apprentice Production Operative

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC

Staffordshire (ST1 5HU)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 July 2025

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Summary

During the training programme, employees will be trained and gain experience in the setup and operation of all machinery and involvement in product changeovers production packaging. You will be operating filling machines, counterbalance forklift trucks and many more different types of machinery / equipment.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm (Exact shifts to be confirmed).

39 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 30 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

During the training programme, employees will be trained and gain experience in the set up and operation of all machinery.

Once trained the role will involve:

  • Operation of filling machines
  • Operating container washing equipment
  • Operating counterbalance forklift trucks
  • Operating floor cleaning equipment
  • Use of SAP system
  • Involvement in CI and 5S initiatives

Where you'll work

New Century Street
Hanley
Stoke On Trent
Staffordshire
ST1 5HU

Training

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

Training provider

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Standard - Level 2
  • Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills)
  • During the training programme, employees will be trained and gain experience in the setup and operation of all machinery and involvement in product changeovers production packaging

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

About this employer

FUCHS is the world’s largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even though they are not always visible. What matters is that each of our over 6,000 employees in over 50 countries is visible – their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas, and skills are the foundation of our global business. Come be seen at FUCHS by joining us as an apprentice.

After this apprenticeship

  • The successful candidate will become a Production Operative working within our manufacturing plant

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC

Kadee Ray

kadee.ray@fuchs.com

01782 203 839

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334235.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 29 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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