Lean Manufacturing Apprentice

STAX CONVERTING LIMITED

WIGAN (WN2 4HX)

Closes on Thursday 1 January 2026

Posted on 21 November 2025

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Summary

As a Lean Manufacturing Operative you will be expected to carry your work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership.

Wage

£21,905 a year

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.30pm

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 January 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

By the end if your apprenticeship you will be expected to be able to:

  • Prepare, control, contribute to and complete manufacturing operations, and follow manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst adhering to specific safe working policies & procedures. Working to KPI’s
  • Maintaining Health and Safety requirements at all times e.g. wearing correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) correct use of equipment and tooling, safe stopping and resetting of machinery, maintain an organised work area ensuring the safe disposal of waste in line with environmental systems and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute, develop and support improvement in the manufacturing operation using continuous improvement methods, process visualisation using lean principles and problem solving tools and techniques
  • Carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing operations to ensure quality is built in and that any defects or concerns are highlighted and dealt with in line with relevant quality standards

Where you'll work

UNIT C
COUPLAND ROAD
HINDLEY GREEN
WIGAN
WN2 4HX

Training

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

Training provider

ALLIANCE LEARNING

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • This is delivered on site at the employers location with attendance at Alliance Learning Horwich for pre-screening and catch up sessions

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 3)
  • Maths (grade 3)

Other in:

  • English (grade Level 1)
  • Maths (grade Level 1)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Time keeping skills
  • Reliability
  • Willingness to learn
  • An eye for detail
  • Strong work ethic

About this employer

STAX Converting is a trusted UK-based company specialising in the conversion of large and small parent reels and sheets. Our facilities in Wigan and Bolton are operated by a skilled team dedicated to ensuring your business gets the quality paper it needs ..

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time role for ideal candidate

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ALLIANCE LEARNING

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001631.

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Closes on Thursday 1 January 2026

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