Specialist Material Manufacturing Apprentice

Apprentices will receive training from industry professionals in our production team. Apprentices will have the opportunity to work across multiple departments within our business and learn practical, hands-on skills in design and manufacturing.

What you'll do

You will work as an apprentice in our production department at MSA Foams. Here, you will gain hands-on experience in all areas of the manufacturing process.

You will spend three months in each of our production departments to enhance your production skills and gain valuable experience in various engineering-related activities.

Your daily duties will vary depending on the rotation at the time. The departments you will be directly involved with are:

• Material Preparation: Conversion of raw foam sheets into pre-machined forms
• CNC Machining: Automated, high-precision shaping using Computer Numerical Control
• Print Application: Specialised printing and graphic implementation for visual enhancements
• Final Assembly and Finishing: Integration of machined components and application of final finishes to achieve product completion

In addition to this, you will also learn other aspects of manufacturing, including health and safety and quality assurance.

This is a front-loaded course, and you will spend the first 12 weeks at Bournemouth and Poole College to ensure you fully understand the tools used in manufacturing. Once complete, you will work for the rest of your Apprenticeship at MSA.

Training

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

Training will take place at Bournemouth and Poole College and the employer locations.

The programme is front loaded so you can gain some of the knowledge and theory in the classrooom at the start of your training.

After the apprenticeship

Promotion opportunities and further education options also exist on the completion of training.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Logical
• Team working
• Timekeeping

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade Grade 4 or above)

Things to consider

The applicant will also have to apply direct to the Bournemouth & Poole College for an academic interview.

https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/front-loaded-lean-engineering-apprenticeship-level-2

Benefits

A competitive benefits package includes a company pension (fully funded by the company through employer contributions), on-site parking, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

About the employer

MSA Foams Ltd, an accredited foam converter under Zotefoams, was acquired by Peli Products UK, a renowned provider of rugged protective cases, in 2012. With a wide customer base, MSA Foams serves various industries, including defence packaging for military applications, as well as the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors. We specialise in creating bespoke foams for instrumentation, electronics, and other specific customer requirements

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 3 Months
• Hours: 39 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 to 16:00. Friday, 07:30 to 15:00.
• Start date: 4 January 2027
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,224 a year