Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship
DJ ASSEMBLY LIMITED
York (YO31 9BL)
Closes in 4 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 May 2026
Contents
Summary
DJ are leading Electronic Manufacturing Partners based in York, UK. Working with a huge range of organisations from dynamic local partners to global tech companies, military contractors, and academic institutions, you could be part of our expanding team.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Company paid sickness (after successful probationary period)
Annual company pay reviews - Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Standard hours are:
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm, Friday 8am - 4pm
37 hours 45 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
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 apprentice will experience all aspects of manufacturing, gaining experience in departments such as:
- Stores
- Surface mount assembly
- Conventional assembly
- Test and inspection (Quality Control)
- Electromechanical assembly
- Learn about manufacturing processes
- Programming of equipment
- Problem solving
- Production engineering
They will be supported by a mentor who will help in developing skills and follow the training plan.
For the right person there is the opportunity to progress to a permanent role within DJ Assembly, joining the team on a full-time basis.
Where you'll work
Unit 2
Birch Park, Huntington Road
York
YO31 9BL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAINING ASSESSMENT & CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, and other relevant guidelines. Identifying risks within their processes and support/carry out countermeasure activities to improve safe working. Manage tooling, equipment and materials daily in-line with supplier standards e.g. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- Comply with environmental procedures and systems and contribute to the achievement of specific standards e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards and use the 4R’s (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Recover) where possible
- Demonstrate their ability to carry out their role effectively, efficiently and flexibly maintaining lean manufacturing principles to meet customer’s demands e.g. JIT
- Demonstrate their skill and knowledge following SOPs and building their versatility across a number of processes and process areas. Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the manufacturing operation
- Demonstrate appropriate process documentation control. Accurately completing check sheets, monitoring process and equipment data efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology required to meet the quality standard e.g. ISO 9002
- Demonstrate their ability to identify and resolve problems within the lean manufacturing environment using effective problem solving tools and techniques. Manage problems that may occur during the manufacturing process within the limits of their responsibility and escalate as appropriate
- Generate ideas and contribute to process improvement activities individually or as part of a team through fact finding and analysis to improve the safety, environment, quality, cost or production process. Identifying and eliminating the 7 wastes (defects, over production, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion and processing)
- Demonstrate communication skills which include oral, written, electronic (PC), information boards or visual displays to effectively share information
- Maintains and monitors the work site efficiently and effectively at all times using the elements of sifting, sorting, sweeping, spick & span (5’s) within the lean manufacturing environment
- Check components for damage and that they are in a usable condition
- Correctly position, align and secure the components
- Secure the components in position using the specified fastening device/method
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions/Standard operating procedures production/assembly specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the production/assembly activity
- Produce components which comply with the specification and quality requirements
- Carryout quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies and deal with quality concerns and defects in line with their responsibility
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, inspection/quality procedures and product specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the inspection/quality assurance activity
- Collect production samples at the required frequency in accordance with inspection specification and operating procedures
- Carryout inspection and testing activities using the specified methods and equipment
- Prepare, Handle, transfer and store samples safely and correctly in accordance with quality control procedures
- Accurately interpret the data/results gained from the inspection and testing procedures being used
- Record and report inspection findings to relevant person
- Safely move materials to the correct location using the relevant equipment
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, specification details and specific transfer/handling procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the logistic/material handling activity
- Move materials using the appropriate procedures, ensuring the materials are correct, safely loaded and secure.
- Check materials selected to be moved are in line with job requirements
- Carryout quality checks on materials that are to be moved and deal with quality concerns and damage in line with their responsibility
- Return equipment to its correct location on completion of the activities and leave it in a safe and usable condition
- Perform one processing/finishing operation method e.g. hand processing, manually operated machine processing, fully automated machine processing, combined processing
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, processing/finishing procedures and equipment operating procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the processing/finishing activity
- Perform the processing/finishing operation according to instructions and safe operating procedures
- Monitor and control the processing/finishing operation
- Produce processed/finished products which comply with processing specification
Training schedule
- Level 2 Lean manufacturing operative standard, 12-month apprenticeship course
- Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills)
- Functional Skills Level 1 in English and maths will be provided for those without. Apprentices must also take the test for level 2.
- Training on site at DJ Assembly, Huntington
- Recruiting now for 2026
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Interest in electronics
- Interest in manufacturing
- Following written instructions
- Aptitude for practical work
- Punctual
Other requirements
You must have some interest in Manufacturing or Electronics You must be able to commute to us in Huntington, York You must be reliable and punctual.
About this employer
DJ Assembly are leading Electronic Manufacturing Partners based in York, UK. Working with a huge range of organisations from dynamic local partners to global tech companies, military contractors and academic institutions. DJ’s projects include the development of green energy technologies, electric vehicles, gas measurement, flow control and lighting. as well as motor racing, 3D scanning and military prototyping. DJ offer IPC 610 Class 2 or 3, with a specific emphasis on the development of test and control processes to exacting customer standards.
https://djassembly.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 22 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off
- Healthcare scheme enrolment (after successful probationary period)
- Free parking on site
- Christmas closure
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression and courses within a growing company are available for those who show aptitude and impress.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DJ ASSEMBLY LIMITED
Lauren Hunt
laurenh@djassembly.com
01904379093
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032764.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)