Apprentice Lean Manufacturing Operative
INTERBELT LTD
Glensyl Way (DE14 1LX)
Closes in 14 days (Sunday 24 May 2026)
Posted on 8 May 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship position will be based in the workshop for the fabrication of conveyor belts and products. Working with the foreman provides an excellent learning opportunity to become an engineer and develop a great skill base. You will be using a range of fabrication methods.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
The position will be based in the workshop for the fabrication of conveyor belt and products.
Interbelt Limited, based in Burton on Trent are a national supplier of conveyor belting and products for 30 years, and they are now looking to take on and train a reliable apprentice to be a part of the team with the goal of becoming a workshop/on-site vulcaniser.
Working with the foreman provides an excellent learning opportunity to:
• Become an engineer and develop a great skill base
• Use a range of fabrication methods using a selection of manual, power and machine tools to aid manufacture
• To become a member of a highly skilled team making products to exacting standards
• Travel in the UK once qualified (assistance with cost of driving lessons may be available)
The Role Includes:
• Conducting fabrication of conveyor belts
• Developing a skill base
• Working on site in both the workshop and occasionally at clients' sites
Where you'll work
Interbelt House
Glensyl Way
DE14 1LX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard.
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of work-based assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
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
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Time-Management
Other requirements
Driving licence is ideal.
About this employer
Interbelt Ltd, established in November 1991, provides high quality conveyor belting, service and associated products throughout the UK. Operating in many different industries from Waste management to Food preparation, tailoring our service to suit each individual customer. The majority of our customers are “Blue Chip” companies, Pirelli, Toyota, Ibstock Brick etc. Over the years we have continually invested in the quality and range of equipment and tools to enable us to offer all types of specialist PVC and rubber belts manufactured in house. We hold one of the largest stocks of rubber and PVC belting in the UK serviced throughout the UK by our local distributors. Interbelt is proud of its Health and Safety record, safety is our No 1 priority. We also hold ISO9001, 14001,18001 accreditation.
After this apprenticeship
Excellent prospects of a full-time post upon completing the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030702.
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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 24 May 2026)
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