Model Making Apprentice

FUNKY LEMON LTD

Ipswich (IP9 2AE)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 March 2026

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Summary

You will be creating design orientated models using traditional Model-Making techniques alongside the latest technologies, you will have the opportunity to develop and add to your existing skills as a member of a small team.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 April 2026

Duration

1 year

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

In order to strengthen and enhance our team we require a person who can assist in the production of various types of high-quality models, including presentation models, architectural models, concept models, process models as well as product design and prototyping.

Duties will include:

  • The production of scaled models using a variety of drawing types
  • Working with a variety of materials using varying workshop machinery
  • Working efficiently towards project deadlines
  • Working as part of team in order to achieve project goals

Where you'll work

Unit 10F, Park Farm Barn
Vicarage Lane, Wherstead
Ipswich
IP9 2AE

Training

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

Training provider

W S TRAINING LTD.

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Knowledge of 2D CAD
  • Workshop expierience
  • Enthusiasm

Other requirements

  • Knowledge of 2D CAD, Adobe Illustrator is desirable but not essential
  • Experience with using workshop machinery such as circular saw, band saw, pillar drill, disc sanders and hand tools
  • Experience working with laser cutting, CNC routing and 3d printing would be an advantage
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings is essential
  • You will sometimes be required to work away and possibly unsociable hours if completing a project installation
  • We would start off training the successful candidate to use the graphical programs and perform laser cutting tasks
  • We would then expect the candidate to learn/refine other relevant skills as required to support the production of other types of models and creative projects

About this employer

We are a small, close-knit team which produce varying types of products and models. We take pride in our work and care about the detail.

http://www.funkylemondesign.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible progression to a full time employed position with pay increases based on responsibility/skill level

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

W S TRAINING LTD.

Apprenticeships Team

apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023011.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)