Future Business Operations Apprenticeship

Summary

We are excited to offer a dual-discipline apprenticeship opportunity designed to equip you with hands-on manufacturing experience and vital business administration skills. If you want to work in a business role, but aren't sure where, this apprenticeship rotates you through a business over 2-3 years helping you choose the right route for you!

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Performance related bonuses

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Hours

8.00am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

3

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

Year 1 – LEAN Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship (Level 2)

In your first year, you will work as part of the production and operations team, learning the core principles of LEAN Manufacturing and gaining essential skills in safety, efficiency, and quality. This is to give you a ground-up understanding of what the company makes and how it's made, so you are better prepared for years 2-3.

Daily Responsibilities:

Rotate around the production facility with day-to-day tasks assisting operators
Monitor performance data and suggest improvements to increase efficiency
Participate in 5S workplace organisation activities
Complete training modules and assessments as part of your qualification
Maintain accurate production records and report deviations

Year 2/3 – Business Administrator Apprenticeship (Level 3)

In the second/ third year, you will transition into the business side of operations, supporting a range of administrative functions within departments such as HR, procurement, finance, warehouse, sales and customer service to help you understand where you will thrive in your future career at the company.

Daily Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support, including preparing reports, managing files, and handling internal requests
Support business process improvement projects by applying your LEAN knowledge to administrative tasks
Coordinate internal meetings, agendas, and documentation
Assist with purchase order processing, data entry, document control, stock control and sales order processing
Handle communications professionally and maintain confidentiality

Where you'll work

Block G2
Dandy Bank Road, Pensnett Trading Estate
Kingswinford
DY6 7TD

Training

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

College or training organisation

TRAINING ASSESSMENT & CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

We want to invest in your development. You’ll be paid to work towards two nationally recognised apprenticeship qualifications.

Year 1: LEAN Manufacturing Operative – Level 2

Key Learning Areas:

Introduction to manufacturing processes and production systems
Principles of LEAN and continuous improvement (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Just-in-Time)
Understanding of health & safety, quality assurance, and standard operating procedures
Practical problem-solving and root cause analysis
Use of hand tools, machinery, and quality control systems
Teamwork and communication within a manufacturing environment

Year 2/3: Business Administrator – Level 3

Key Learning Areas:

Office administration and organisation
Business communication and professional correspondence
Use of digital tools and systems (e.g., Microsoft 365, Sage, Sicon CRM software)
Record management, reporting, and scheduling
Understanding internal processes and workflow efficiencies
Customer service and stakeholder engagement

Training is delivered by a specialist external training provider on site/online, and you’ll be supported throughout with regular reviews, mentoring, and a structured development plan.

You’ll gain real-life experience in both a production and office setting – giving you a solid foundation for a long-term career in operations, admin or business support.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working

About this company

Armorduct Systems is a well-established British Manufacturer based in Kingswinford, near Dudley. The company specialises in creating high-quality cable management systems that are used in office blocks, hospitals and many other projects across the UK and beyond. They are proud to be a British manufacturer known for reliability, precision, and commitment to improvement. As a family-run business, Armorduct also offers a supportive environment where apprentices are truly valued. You won’t be just another number – you’ll be part of a close-knit team, encouraged to learn, ask questions, and develop a career that could grow with the company.

https://www.armorduct.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Bright Exchange Benefits

After this apprenticeship

The idea of this apprenticeship is to give you a well rounded understanding of this award winning British manufacturing organisation to help you get real, hands-on experience across the whole business, so you know where you see your future career going in an operations role once qualified.

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