Apprentice Lean Manufacturing Operative - REF 14927

GOELST (UK) LTD

HARROGATE (HG2 8PB)

Closes on Monday 29 June 2026

Posted on 26 March 2026

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Summary

Goelst UK Ltd in Harrogate are recruiting for an Apprentice Lean Manufacturing Operative. The sucessful candidate will complete a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship over the duration of 15 months.

Wage

£16,640 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, 8:30am - 5:00pm, 2 x 15 minute breaks, 30 minute lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Manufacturing curtain rail and blind systems to customer requirements, as detailed on works action notes
  • Completed work to be checked, packed and despatched as required
  • This involves picking components and recording stock allocation
  • The safe use of metal cutting and drilling equipment for curtain rails with the addition of fabric cutting equipment for blind systems
  • Final packing involves the use of battery operated jigsaws and stapling tools

Where you'll work

CRIMPLE COURT
HORNBEAM PARK
HARROGATE
HG2 8PB

Training

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

Training provider

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Functional Skills
  • Work Based Learning
  • Lean Manufacturing Operative

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9-4)

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

Skills

  • Team working
  • Self-Motivated
  • Able to follow Instructions

Other requirements

Driving licence desirable as there is progression available to cover site installation and surveying once you have completed the apprenticeship.

About this employer

From sheers to heavy-weight curtains, Goelst offers a comprehensive range of curtain track systems suitable for most applications. Goelst curtain tracks provide fixing options for most surface finishes. Many profiles can be pre-formed to suit customer requirements.

Goelst has its own R&D department and now possesses various patents and design protections. Goelst will certainly maintain its leading position in the market in the coming years with its intelligent solutions and creative innovations.

Goelst started in 1979 as a sole proprietorship in interior products. Already after a year the company expanded the range with a curtain rail program under the name G-Rail. In the years that followed, Goelst grew into a respected company, expanding the range of curtain rails and the products became more advanced. In the healthcare sector, Goelst became the standard supplier for separation rail, a role that the company still fulfills to this day.

After this apprenticeship

Progression onto full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP CIC

Recruitment

recruitment@nltg.co.uk

01254395355

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023573.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 29 June 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.