Lean Manufacturing Apprentice

Working for a leading Chemical Manufacturer. Apprenticeship in operational procedures, production processes, manufacturing, logistics (Including goods in and out).

What you'll do

• Manufacturing of chemical and pain shop consumable products
• Use of equipment and machinery
• Product labelling with product codes and batch numbers
• Completing batch cards
• Stock takes
• Goods in & out/ Dispatch process
• Maintain safe and clean working conditions
• Completing tests, presentations and required evaluations
• working within other areas of factory in line with training given
• Attending meetings and workshops and participating in all learning opportunities
• Build professional relationships with colleagues and clients
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations, proactively identifying and addressing any potential hazards

Training

• Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 qualification
• Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
• Inhouse Training- No day release
• Mentor allocated for training
• Assessments
• OTJT
• EPA

After the apprenticeship

• Can progress within the company- depending on performance and availability of opportunities

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Time Management

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

Some manual handling involved so you must be physically fit.

About the employer

Orapi Maintenance UK Ltd is a world-leading UK manufacturer of specialist chemicals and paint shop consumables based in Wednesbury, West Midlands.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: STAFF SELECT LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Thursday, 7.45am-4.30pm and Friday, 7.45am- 1.30pm. 1/2 hour lunch & 15 mins morning break.
• Start date: 30 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £18,720 a year