Production Operative Apprentice
FREDERICK COOPER (BIRMINGHAM) LTD
Birmingham (B9 4TS)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 September 2025
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Summary
Frederick Cooper are offering an exciting opportunity for someone eager to kick-start a successful career in the manufacturing sector. This role provides the chance to gain hands-on experience and develop specialist skills across a variety of areas, including wet paint spraying, powder coating, polishing, business administration, and more.
- Wage
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£15,392 a year
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Hours of work if under 18 years are 37 per week, 18 and over it is 39 hours a week.
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday, 7.00am/ 7.30am- 4.00pm/ 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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12
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
Day-to-day tasks include:
- Work from job-specific process cards
- Where required, keep records and fill out batch cards accurately
- Ensure quality standards and safety on the shopfloor are adhered to
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic maintenance of machines/tools
- Keep your work area tidy
- Adhere to company standard operating procedures (SOP'S)
- Participate in all company training programs and team briefing sessions to contribute ideas
- Working in different areas throughout the factory to suit production needs
- To carry out task-related duties related to a specific role(s) within the business
- Physically fit
- Help implement process changes and support continuous improvement initiatives to the overall success of the production operations
Where you'll work
51 Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 4TS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
- Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship delivered over a period of 12 months
- All training will be held on site at the company
- The successful candidate will complete their lean manufacturing operative level 2 apprenticeship qualification
- Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in maths and English
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (grade 3)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Willingness to learn
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
Apprentice must be able to travel to the company for the required start time. A high level of attention to detail is required for this role as all tasks must be completed to a high standard. Candidate must be physically fit as the job role includes lifting and carry heavy items at times. Please inform your interviewer if you are Asthmatic or colourblind.
About this employer
Frederick Cooper is the trusted provider of specialist Wet Paint Spraying and Powder Coating solutions to the Automotive and other sectors worldwide. Since 1879 there has been a finishing company based in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham. Initially operating as Metal Finishing Specialists, in 1982 the current owners took over and the company became known as Frederick Cooper Birmingham Ltd. Frederick Cooper is committed to being a sustainable company; effectively managing our resources to consistently deliver an excellent service, whilst providing a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all. We take corporate and social responsibility for our business activities with our people, community and environment in mind.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential to have a full time position at FCB and progress within the organisation from general operator to team leader, charge hand, supervisor, and foreman over time
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Melanie Crutchley (In-Comm)
melaniec@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342085.
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Closes in 25 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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