Manufacturing Process Leader Apprentice

PORTAKABIN LIMITED

York (YO32 9PT)

Closes in 25 days (Monday 13 April 2026)

Posted on 17 March 2026

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Summary

We’re offering a great opportunity to start your career through a Manufacturing Process Leader apprenticeship. Based at our York Head Office, you’ll support the Production Team Leader in the day‑to‑day running of the production area, gaining structured training and valuable experience for long‑term success.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Process leader (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Flexible approach to working hours (core hours 10.00am - 2.30 pm). Specific working pattern to be determined - dependent on the apprentice and team requirements.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 14 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • Work as part of the manufacturing team to achieve the daily, weekly, monthly and annual KPIs
  • Support the Production Team Leader by organising workflow for the team, addressing shortages co-ordinating shop floor activity, ensuring housekeeping standards are maintained
  • Manage and monitor objectives of work area and work as part of the team to optimise output and ensure targets are met
  • Assist with technical issues, writing and managing Risk Assessments, SOP’s and actively support H&S
  • Identify and contribute towards continuous improvement activities and initiatives
  • Identify and monitor training needs for the team
  • Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are completed to schedule and quality is maintained e.g. ISO 9001 & 14001 are adhered to
  • Manage low level people issues
  • Ensure compliance with all legislation, codes of practice, industry guidelines. Company policies and procedures relating to H&S
  • Be the department lead during out of hours activity within the company thresholds for supervision. Escalate appropriate issues to the next line/duty manager

Where you'll work

Portakabin Ltd
New Lane
Huntington
York
YO32 9PT

Training

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

Training provider

NC GROUP LTD

Training course

Process leader (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Undertake and direct production activities and operations.
  • Propose, undertake, manage and coordinate changes to the product, production operations, processes and equipment, to improve productivity, efficiency, quality and sustainability.
  • Solve problems - predict and prevent failures through the analysis of data and information.
  • Manage resources effectively to ensure their availability and the efficient running of department in line with organisational procedures.
  • Deliver cost achievements against budget targets.
  • Plan resources to support variations in production schedules.
  • Use KPIs as the basis of the continuous improvement cycle for quality, cost and volume achievement using lean operational and product improvement techniques.
  • Undertake and manage quality resolutions as well as volume problem resolution.
  • Manage health, safety and the environment within area of responsibility, ensuring staff are compliant with all requirements and driving improvements.
  • Conduct workplace risk assessments, manage near-miss or similar processes, conduct investigations as necessary.
  • Use project management tools to plan, organise and manage resources, to monitor progress, identify risks and mitigation.
  • Recruit the right people into the right job.
  • Develop, build and motivate teams by identifying strengths and enabling training and development within the workplace.
  • Recognise excellence, effectively manage performance, discipline, attendance, grievance.
  • Manage industrial relations and equality and diversity.
  • Support development through coaching and mentoring.
  • Leading and communicating the management of change.
  • Provide clear direction and leadership, giving open and honest feedback. Apply and adapt own leadership style to different production situations and people.
  • Delegate and enable delivery though others.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across different disciplines. Negotiate and influence. Manages conflict.
  • Identify and share good practice, work collaboratively.
  • Utilise specialist advice and support to deliver plans.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal, non-verbal, written, digital) in manner relevant to the target audience.
  • Chair meetings and present (formally and informally) using a range of media. Listen actively, challenge, give feedback.
  • Analyse data/information to compellingly and succinctly present information to drive management decisions.
  • Undertake and direct production activities and operations.
  • Propose, undertake, manage and coordinate changes to the product, production operations, processes and equipment, to improve productivity, efficiency, quality and sustainability.
  • Solve problems - predict and prevent failures through the analysis of data and information.
  • Manage resources effectively to ensure their availability and the efficient running of department in line with organisational procedures.
  • Deliver cost achievements against budget targets.
  • Plan resources to support variations in production schedules.
  • Use KPIs as the basis of the continuous improvement cycle for quality, cost and volume achievement using lean operational and product improvement techniques.
  • Undertake and manage quality resolutions as well as volume problem resolution.
  • Manage health, safety and the environment within area of responsibility, ensuring staff are compliant with all requirements and driving improvements.
  • Conduct workplace risk assessments, manage near-miss or similar processes, conduct investigations as necessary.
  • Use project management tools to plan, organise and manage resources, to monitor progress, identify risks and mitigation.
  • Recruit the right people into the right job.
  • Develop, build and motivate teams by identifying strengths and enabling training and development within the workplace.
  • Recognise excellence, effectively manage performance, discipline, attendance, grievance.
  • Manage industrial relations and equality and diversity.
  • Support development through coaching and mentoring.
  • Leading and communicating the management of change.
  • Provide clear direction and leadership, giving open and honest feedback. Apply and adapt own leadership style to different production situations and people.
  • Delegate and enable delivery though others.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across different disciplines. Negotiate and influence. Manages conflict.
  • Identify and share good practice, work collaboratively.
  • Utilise specialist advice and support to deliver plans.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal, non-verbal, written, digital) in manner relevant to the target audience.
  • Chair meetings and present (formally and informally) using a range of media. Listen actively, challenge, give feedback.
  • Analyse data/information to compellingly and succinctly present information to drive management decisions.

Training schedule

Your apprenticeship will be delivered through a blended learning approach, supported by our learning provider, NC Group. Our apprenticeship has been designed to support you at every stage of your development, and throughout the programme you will be stretched, challenged and fully supported by a business that is committed to your professional growth.

Throughout the duration of your apprenticeship, you will be appointed a workplace mentor to support you with your learning.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 3 x Non Specific (grade 4 - 9 (C - A*))
  • English (grade 4-9 (C-A*))
  • Maths (grade 4-9 (C-A*))

A Level in:

2 x Non Specific (grade C - A*)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

2 A-Levels or equivalent e.g. T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing.

About this employer

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance.

Portakabin now employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. Our people are at the heart of business and the reason for our success. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.

Portakabin is a Disability Confident Committed and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and to the fair and consistent treatment of all current and prospective colleagues.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and value the contribution that diverse experiences bring to our teams.

Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes where required. If you need any additional support or experience any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on resourcing@portakabin.com 

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Company benefits

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Health and Wellbeing Services
  • Employee Assistance Programme 
  • Volunteering Day 
  • Cycle to Work Scheme 
  • Discount at shops, gyms, restaurants and holidays!

After this apprenticeship

We have lots of fantastic success stories from previous apprentices who have gone on to achieve industry recognised qualifications through their apprenticeships and many of our past apprentices are still working within the business today or have gone onto have successful careers elsewhere. Our workplace culture will allow you to pick up not only the knowledge and skills to be used in your future career but also experience working in a professional but relaxed environment that will give you the confidence to excel in your role and develop as a professional.

We truly believe that we put our people at the heart of everything we do, and you will have the job security and development opportunities that are rare in the current climate, so why not join us, and be a part of our continuing growth and success? With exciting future ambitions, we couldn’t think of a better time for you to join us!

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PORTAKABIN LIMITED

Jo Brownsword

apprenticeships@portakabin.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021608.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 13 April 2026)

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