Apprentice Plant Operative
VORTEX OPTICAL COATINGS LIMITED
LEICESTERSHIRE (LE10 3BS)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 16 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 December 2025
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Summary
An opportunity to become a permanent employee with great career prospects. Learn and develop new skills to help you progress within the business.
- Wage
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£17,056 a year
- 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 2 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
- 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.
Training provider
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- 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:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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
About this employer
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
After this apprenticeship
- To become a permanent long-term employee
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005447.
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Closes in 30 days (Friday 16 January 2026 at 11:59pm)
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