Production Operative Apprentice

OPAL ENVELOPES LTD

WOLVERHAMPTON (WV10 7DE)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 March 2026

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Summary

Opal Envelopes has a great opportunity for someone to join them within their production department to complete a lean manufacturing apprenticeship. If you are a hands-on learner and familiar with tools this role could be for you! 

Wage

£15,808 a year

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Starting wage will be £8per hour, rising by 50p each 6 months if performance targets set by the Production Director are met.

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:15pm. Friday, 7:30am - 12:30pm. 30 minute break.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

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

  • Machine setting
  • Machine feeding
  • Working as a team
  • Follow instructions verbally and from setting sheets
  • Quality inspections
  • General cleanliness of workplace
  • Setting the line 

Where you'll work

ASPLEY CLOSE
MODULAR BUSINESS PARK
FOUR ASHES
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV10 7DE

Training

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

Training provider

STAFF SELECT LTD

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Lean Manufacturing Level 2
  • Training to be delivered within the workplace 
  • Online portfolio
  • Coach vists

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

Opal Envelopes are an independent UK manufacturer of postal packaging started in 1992  

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

After this apprenticeship

For the successful applicant, once the apprenticeship is completed there would be potential for a long term career to continue to grow, develop and progress with the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Nova Training

apprenticeships@novatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017902.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)