Production Operative Apprentice
CAICE ACOUSTIC AIR MOVEMENT LTD.
Sturminster Newton (DT10 0AZ)
Closes in 8 days (Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 August 2026
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Summary
Looking for a practical, hands-on career? Join Caice as a Production Apprentice and learn how products are manufactured for some of the UK's most prestigious commercial buildings. Working alongside experienced operators, supervisors and engineers, you'll develop valuable skills, gain industry experience and build your future career.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday: 8am - 5pm. Friday: 6am - 12pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 13 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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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
We're looking for people who are reliable and punctual, have a positive attitude and who like working as part of a team.
People who take pride in doing a good job and who can work steadily, safely and accurately are what we are seeking! We're equally as interested in attitude as we are in someone’s experience.
During your apprenticeship, you will gain experience in:
- Manufacturing and assembly processes in a real and modern manufacturing environment
- Reading engineering drawings and instructions
- Safe use of tools and equipment
- Quality inspection and testing
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
- Problem solving and teamwork
- Health & Safety best practices
You'll receive structured training whilst gaining real-world experience in a busy manufacturing environment.
You will work as part of our Production team, helping manufacture:
- Acoustic Attenuators
- Fan Coil Units
- Louvres and Air Movement Products
Typical activities will include:
- Assembling products and components
- Using hand and power tools
- Carrying out quality checks
- Working alongside experienced team members
- Learning how manufacturing processes operate
- Contributing ideas to improve safety, quality and productivity
Where you'll work
Unit 10
Butts Pond Industrial Estate
Sturminster Newton
DT10 0AZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, and other relevant guidelines. Identifying risks within their processes and support/carry out countermeasure activities to improve safe working. Manage tooling, equipment and materials daily in-line with supplier standards e.g. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- Comply with environmental procedures and systems and contribute to the achievement of specific standards e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards and use the 4R’s (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Recover) where possible
- Demonstrate their ability to carry out their role effectively, efficiently and flexibly maintaining lean manufacturing principles to meet customer’s demands e.g. JIT
- Demonstrate their skill and knowledge following SOPs and building their versatility across a number of processes and process areas. Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the manufacturing operation
- Demonstrate appropriate process documentation control. Accurately completing check sheets, monitoring process and equipment data efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology required to meet the quality standard e.g. ISO 9002
- Demonstrate their ability to identify and resolve problems within the lean manufacturing environment using effective problem solving tools and techniques. Manage problems that may occur during the manufacturing process within the limits of their responsibility and escalate as appropriate
- Generate ideas and contribute to process improvement activities individually or as part of a team through fact finding and analysis to improve the safety, environment, quality, cost or production process. Identifying and eliminating the 7 wastes (defects, over production, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion and processing)
- Demonstrate communication skills which include oral, written, electronic (PC), information boards or visual displays to effectively share information
- Maintains and monitors the work site efficiently and effectively at all times using the elements of sifting, sorting, sweeping, spick & span (5’s) within the lean manufacturing environment
- Check components for damage and that they are in a usable condition
- Correctly position, align and secure the components
- Secure the components in position using the specified fastening device/method
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions/Standard operating procedures production/assembly specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the production/assembly activity
- Produce components which comply with the specification and quality requirements
- Carryout quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies and deal with quality concerns and defects in line with their responsibility
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, inspection/quality procedures and product specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the inspection/quality assurance activity
- Collect production samples at the required frequency in accordance with inspection specification and operating procedures
- Carryout inspection and testing activities using the specified methods and equipment
- Prepare, Handle, transfer and store samples safely and correctly in accordance with quality control procedures
- Accurately interpret the data/results gained from the inspection and testing procedures being used
- Record and report inspection findings to relevant person
- Safely move materials to the correct location using the relevant equipment
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, specification details and specific transfer/handling procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the logistic/material handling activity
- Move materials using the appropriate procedures, ensuring the materials are correct, safely loaded and secure.
- Check materials selected to be moved are in line with job requirements
- Carryout quality checks on materials that are to be moved and deal with quality concerns and damage in line with their responsibility
- Return equipment to its correct location on completion of the activities and leave it in a safe and usable condition
- Perform one processing/finishing operation method e.g. hand processing, manually operated machine processing, fully automated machine processing, combined processing
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, processing/finishing procedures and equipment operating procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the processing/finishing activity
- Perform the processing/finishing operation according to instructions and safe operating procedures
- Monitor and control the processing/finishing operation
- Produce processed/finished products which comply with processing specification
Training schedule
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 pathway. On completion the apprentice will receive the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Qualification. Functional Skills in Maths and English may also be required depending on current level.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9–4 / A*-C)
- Maths (grade 9–4 / A*-C)
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Must have a reliable form of transport to get to the site, and to Yeovil College for training.
- Candidates must be over 18 to work on the shop floor due to health and safety.
- You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About this employer
Caice is an award-winning designer and manufacturer of attenuators for a quiet life, energy-efficient fan coil units, contemporary louvres and enclosures for surrounding noisy equipment. Designing quiet air conditioning units and ventilators, as well as attenuators for industrial applications such as ventilation for tunnels.
Having worked in the construction industry since 1993, we continue to bring pioneering new technologies and design to overcome the challenges of noisy machinery in commercial and domestic building projects. Investment in innovation sets us apart with continuous product development, automated manufacturing techniques and leading-edge online services. Providing you with high quality products with outstanding service, at a cost that remains efficient for all budgets.
https://caice.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 5%
- Free on-site Parking
- We actively encourage internal promotion and invest heavily in employee development.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
No previous manufacturing experience is required. We are looking for motivated individuals with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic. Our intention is that our apprentices will have the opportunity to develop into our future leaders within our Production Centre, potentially becoming Cell Leaders or Supervisors over time.
We actively encourage internal promotion and invest heavily in employee development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Gabrielle Cobner
Studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk
01935845380
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047834.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:59pm)