Estimator Apprentice

A S H PLASTICS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LTD

WOLVERHAMPTON (WV2 2JP)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 April 2026

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Summary

Established in 1982, ASH are currently looking for a Lean Manufacturing Estimator Apprentice to join their Office team. Duties will include carrying out producing quotations, manufacturing tasks, training to use a variety of materials, assessing quality and more.

Wage

£19,513 a year

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.30pm 39 hours 30 minutes a week

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 19 May 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

  • Shadow/liaise/support estimator
  • Complete quotations as assigned
  • To obtain accurate costs from suppliers
  • Communicate directly with customer regarding quotations Interact with production, sales, design team and customers to resolve issues
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail required
  • Ensure all related paperwork is accurate, maintain accurate data information on systems
  • To co-operate with supervisors and management at all times
  • Effective communication and written skills
  • Professionally manage communications with external parties and customers
  • Support daily office tasks including greeting customers and answering the telephones
  • Work as part of a team, to seek clarification, use own initiative Knowledge and Experience of Microsoft Office Packages
  • Gain hands-on experience across all areas of production, developing a full understanding of processes and workflow
  • Build practical knowledge of machinery and its capabilities to support accurate, confident estimating and job quotations
  • To maintain a healthy and safe workplace at all times
  • To take reasonable care of yourself and others, and to wear the correct personal protective equipment whenever appropriate
  • You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require

Where you'll work

CITY HOUSE
ETTINGSHALL ROAD
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV2 2JP

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2
  • 1-day a week in college
  • The rest of the training will take place at the workplace

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Based in the heart of the Midlands we pride ourselves on our craftsmanship and expertise within the point of sale industry. Developing innovative products from design through to in-store delivery. All our SolidWorks designs are engineered to optimise the manufacturing process, taking advantage of a wide range of skills & resources, ultimately reducing costs and achieving the quality you expect from ASH.

After this apprenticeship

Potential to progress into full-time employment within the company upon successful completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028870.

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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 11:59pm)