Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprentice
A1 Blinds
Blaydon (NE21 5SJ)
Closes on Friday 12 December 2025
Posted on 5 November 2025
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Summary
A1 Blinds is looking for a reliable and motivated Apprentice Production Operative to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in manufacturing with a company that values commitment, quality, and growth. You’ll be trained in the full production process for roller, vertical, venetian, and perfectly fitted blinds.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 a year
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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7am to 3pm, days TBC.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 January 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
· Learn and follow manufacturing procedures for a range of blinds
· Use hand tools and machinery safely and accurately
· Understand the full customer journey, including sales and installation
· Maintain a tidy and safe working environment
· Support the team and contribute to daily production targets
Where you'll work
Chainbridge Industrial Estate
Tundry Way
Blaydon
NE21 5SJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Creative
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Logical
- Number skills
- Team working
About this employer
A1 Blinds are the North East’s best independent window shading company. From our home in Blaydon, we’ve helped people from all walks of life design and install the perfect window blinds. We use the finest quality, ethically sourced materials and have over three decades of experience to draw on.
After this apprenticeship
The opportunity of a full-time position when the apprenticeship is finished.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349724.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 12 December 2025
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