Apprentice Rigid Inflatable Boat Builder
HUMBER FABRICATIONS (HULL) LTD
HULL (HU2 8AH)
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 September 2025
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Summary
Humber Ribs are looking for a practical and reliable individual to join their team as a Lean Manufacturing Operative apprentice. You will play a key role in the production of high-quality rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys focused, steady work and is open to learning new skills.
- 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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Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage, with opportunities for pay increases based on performance and progress.
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday:
7am- 4pm
Friday:
7am- 1pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 17 October 2025
- 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
As an Apprentice Lean Manufacturing Operative, you will:
- Carry out assembly and manufacturing tasks following set procedures
- Keep your work area organised and safe, using 5S principles
- Use hand tools and equipment correctly while wearing the required PPE
- Check quality during production and report any issues or defects.
- Work across different stages of RIB building, from assembly to finishing
- Contribute to continuous improvement within the workshop
- Follow instructions closely, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard
Where you'll work
99 WINCOLMLEE
HULL
HU2 8AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HULL COLLEGE
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
You will be completing the Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 apprenticeship standard.
Training will be delivered through a mix of:
- On-the-job learning at Humber Ribs
- Off-the-job training and support from Hull College, a leading apprenticeship provider
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 2 - 9 or A* - D)
- Maths (grade Grade 2 - 9 or A* - D)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Setting the highest standards for the worldwide RIB market Humber is the UK's leading RIB manufacturer with the most extensive range and over 15,000 craft built to date. The company was established over 59 years ago and was one of the first to design, develop and produce rigid inflatable boats for the world-wide RIB market, contributing largely to the popularity and demand of the modern RIB today.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress into a full-time operative role at Humber Ribs, with opportunities to become multi-skilled across different areas of production.
Longer term, this role can lead to advanced skills training and greater responsibility within the manufacturing team.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HULL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342844.
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Closes in 27 days (Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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