Apprentice Production Operative

UNIVERSAL FABRICATIONS (COVENTRY) LTD

WARKS (CV11 6BX)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 February 2026

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Summary

An opportunity to learn and progress within the business.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Between 7:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.00am - 1.00pm, Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 March 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

3 months in each of the following departments:

  • Laser cutting, CAD and nesting
  • Bending and forming
  • Welding -MIG/TIG
  • Robotic welding
  • Linishing and fettling
  • Assembly and packing
  • Office Admin / Estimating / Order Processing
  • Production Support and Planning

Where you'll work

WHITACRE ROAD INDUSTRIAL EST
NUNEATON
WARKS
CV11 6BX

Training

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

Training provider

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Block release to North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College (Mira Technology Institute campus), Nuneaton. 

More training information

Training will be delivered by block release, Monday-Thursday, every 6-week learning cycle.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Sheet Metal Fabrication Experts Since 1978 Universal Fabrications is a leading provider of subcontracted Fabricated and Machined parts to UK Product Makers. Spanning across an expansive 40,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space, we’re not just a supplier, we’re a supportive manufacturer, dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by assembly plants and their purchasing teams. From cutting and punching to bending and forming, from MIG/TIG to laser and robot welding, we offer a full range of manufacturing operations to customers technical needs

https://universalfabrications.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To progress within the business to Team Leader or Senior Management. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTH WARWICKSHIRE AND SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011852.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)