Machine Operator / Shop Floor Apprentice
DRYWALL STEEL SECTIONS LIMITED
Wolverhampton (WV4 6JX)
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 August 2025
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Summary
Dry Wall Steel Sections Limited have a great opportunity available for an apprentice to join their well-established team as a Machine Operator / Shop Floor apprentice. You will be operating machinery.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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£7.55 per hour
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 3.30pm (8 hours per day) and Friday, 7.00am - 12.00pm (5 hours)
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 28 August 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
Role focuses on keeping the shopfloor organised, clean, and tidy, as directed by Factory Supervisor and other members of the team.
Will receive on the job training in:
- Operating rolling mills
- Operating sheet metal machinery
- Assembling pre-panelised steel frames ready for despatch
loading and unloading vehicles - Forklift driving
Where you'll work
The Framing Building
Spring Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 6JX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
STAFF SELECT LTD
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required)
- 20% off-the-job training
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
Must be able to access location with ease
About this employer
Drywall Steel Sections Limited aims to be one of the leading innovative manufacturer and supplier of cold rolled steel products and systems for dry construction, yet cost competitive to give choice and added value to its customers, both home and abroad. Our commitment to quality further underpinned by recent capital investment in up to date state-of-the-art roll forming technology.
After this apprenticeship
- The apprentice will be able to progress towards a permanent role
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
STAFF SELECT LTD
Carolyn Marson
carolyn.marson@novatraining.co.uk
07534486764
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335552.
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Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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