Lean Manufacturing Apprentice
A & E GLAZING LTD
CRAYFORD (DA1 4QX)
Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026
Posted on 27 August 2026
Contents
Summary
Join our growing glass processing team as a Lean Manufacturing Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience manufacturing sealed units, mirrors, laminated and single glazing products while earning a recognised qualification. Develop practical skills, work with experienced colleagues and build a long-term career in manufacturing.
- 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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7.00am – 4.00pm, Monday - Friday ( 1 hour break in the day ).
40 hours a week.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 14 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
You will learn:
As a Lean Manufacturing Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced members of our production team and receive full training in all aspects of our glass processing operation. Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Assisting with the manufacture of sealed units, mirrors, laminated glass and single glazing products.
- Learning to safely operate glass processing machinery and equipment under supervision.
- Measuring, handling and inspecting glass to ensure products meet quality standards.
- Preparing finished products for dispatch via our own delivery fleet and pallet distribution network.
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area in line with Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
- Following production schedules and work instructions to meet customer deadlines.
- Completing quality checks and reporting any defects or issues.
- Learning about stock control, material handling and warehouse operations.
- Working closely with colleagues across production and logistics as part of a busy manufacturing team.
- Taking part in continuous improvement activities to help reduce waste, improve efficiency and support business performance.
Completing your Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship, including off-the-job training and workplace assessments. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will develop practical manufacturing skills, gain a recognised qualification and build the knowledge needed for a long-term career within the glass processing industry.
Where you'll work
UNIT 13
OPTIMA PARK
THAMES ROAD
CRAYFORD
DA1 4QX
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
The successful candidate will work towards a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard. Training will be delivered through a combination of practical, on-the-job learning at our glass processing facility and off-the-job training with our apprenticeship training provider. The apprentice will be supported by an experienced workplace mentor throughout the programme.
Training will include:
- Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
- Safe working practices and health & safety.
- Manufacturing processes and quality assurance.
- Team working, communication and problem-solving.
- Efficient production techniques and waste reduction.
The apprentice will attend one day per week (or as agreed with the training provider) for off-the-job training at the provider's training centre or online, with the remainder of the week spent gaining practical experience in the workplace.
On successful completion of the programme, the apprentice will achieve the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard.
More training information
Training provider - WS Training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / C)
- Maths (grade 4 / C)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
IT Skills in:
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
A&E Glazing has grown from a one man sole trader to an extensive workforce of passionate and highly skilled workers. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and eagerness to provide the best service possible.
https://aeglazing.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position within our manufacturing team. As skills and experience develop, there will be opportunities to progress into specialist glass processing roles, machine operation, quality control, warehouse and logistics, or team leader positions. We are committed to developing our employees and supporting long-term career progression within the business through further training and development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
W S TRAINING LTD.
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047220.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026