Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprentice

NORTH EAST CONCRETE LTD

Chester Le Street (DH3 1QZ)

Closes in 11 days (Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 October 2025

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Summary

The Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in improving efficiency and quality. Ideal for someone eager to learn and progress through understanding the industry, it builds skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement for a strong career.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday: Various working patterns. Shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 December 2025

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

  • Operate and monitor batching, weighing, and production equipment to company standards.
  • Take and process customer orders accurately using digital systems.
  • Manage and check raw material levels, ensuring correct mixes and quality specifications.
  • Conduct routine machinery inspections and report maintenance needs.
  • Collaborate with drivers, planners, and team members to maintain efficient workflow.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to maximise productivity.
  • Monitor product quality and complete all required testing and documentation.
  • Apply lean principles to minimise waste and improve process efficiency.
  • Follow all Health & Safety procedures to maintain a clean, safe working environment.
  • Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and progress through understanding manufacturing operations and industry standards.

Where you'll work

Longshank Lane
Birtley
Chester Le Street
DH3 1QZ

Training

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

Training provider

DIAMOND PEOPLE (NE) LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Training will primarily take place on-site at the employer’s location, allowing apprentices to learn in a real working environment and apply new skills directly to their daily tasks. In addition, face-to-face classroom sessions will be delivered within the employer’s premises by a dedicated trainer. This approach ensures that learning is relevant, practical, and tailored to the company’s processes.
  • Apprentices will attend monthly classroom sessions with a dedicated trainer, complemented by ongoing workplace mentoring and on-the-job learning throughout the week. These monthly sessions will focus on developing technical knowledge, lean manufacturing principles, and personal progression within the apprenticeship framework.

Requirements

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

North East Concrete Ltd is a family-owned North East England business supplying high-quality ready-mix concrete, mortar, asphalt, aggregates and screeds. Based in Birtley, they hold BSI accreditation and are committed to sustainability and on-time delivery.

https://northeastconcrete.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

The company offers an extensive training programme designated to support continuous professional development. An opportunity for a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship will be available.

Disability Confident

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

Progression opportunities include developing skills to move into roles such as:

  • Batching Operative
  • Quality Technician
  • Plant Operative

With ongoing upskilling in lean processes, production, and safety.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DIAMOND PEOPLE (NE) LIMITED

Kayleigh Johnson

kayleigh.johnson@tynesidetrainingservices.co.uk

01912862919

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347104.

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Closes in 11 days (Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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