Apprentice Metal Cutter

S.C.H. (SUPPLIES) LTD

Ipswich (IP6 9RT)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 May 2026


Summary

Working within a busy workshop environment. Learning all types of materials (metal) sizes-lengths. A key role within the manufacturing side of the business.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am - 2.30pm Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 22 July 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

  • Operating an automated saw
  • Linishing all cut parts 
  • Stock control
  • Working within a team 

Where you'll work

Stonewall Farm
Lower Road, Hemingstone
Ipswich
IP6 9RT

Training

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

Training provider

W S TRAINING LTD.

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2.

All training will be done within working hours when completing your job role.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Level 4)
  • Maths (grade Level 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Time management

Other requirements

Do you have transport to get to work? No working away No shift work - occasional weekend work.

About this employer

SCH manufacture a wide variety of garden machinery, which is sold through our nationwide network of dealers. We supply almost everything you could possibly want to tow behind your estate or garden tractors, including our range of lawn care maintenance machines, waterers, sprayers and trailers, and our specialist equestrian and sports surface machines. If you do not see exactly what you want, we can work with you to design and build a bespoke garden machine to your specifications. We have over twenty years experience of making ground care machines, and are proud of the fact that our products are made in Britain.

http://www.sch-supplies.uk.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On completion of the apprenticeship, a full-time position will be available to the right person - progression to welding.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

W S TRAINING LTD.

The Skills Network Team

skills@wstraining.co.uk

01284 788005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033189.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)