Apprentice Lean Manufacturing Operative

A S H PLASTICS (WOLVERHAMPTON) LTD

WOLVERHAMPTON (WV2 2JP)

Closes in 3 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 May 2026

Print

Contents

Summary

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

Wage

£19,513 a year

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 08.00 - 17.00. Friday, 08.00 - 13.30. 39.5 hours a week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 22 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

  • Gain knowledge of a variety of plastic materials, including Acrylic, Polycarbonate, PETG and HIPS
  • Undertake training which will include solvent gluing, UV Gluing, heat bending, drilling, diamond polishing and assembly
  • Training will include reading technical drawings
  • General housekeeping and maintaining of Health and Safety
  • Any other duties associated with the job role

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

Training schedule

  • 1 Day a week at College
  • The rest of the training will take place in the work place

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • 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

There will be a full-time position available for the right candidate on completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029676.

Apply now

Closes in 3 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)