Manufacturing Operative Apprentice

A LEAN Manufacturing Operative will be expected to carry out their work safely and meet the exacting quality standards required in a fast paced processing environment. They will be required to prepare, control and contribute to manufacturing operations, following manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures.

What you'll do

• Work safely at all times
• Comply with environmental procedures
• Ability to carry out their role effectively
• Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials
• Demonstrate appropriate process documentation control
• Identify and resolve problems within the LEAN manufacturing environment
• Maintain and monitor the work site.

Training

• LEAN Manufacturing Operative Level 2
• Relevant workplace training
• Functional Skills if required

Apprentices will be required to attend the Walsall training centre once a week for knowledge sessions for the first 6 months. For the remaining 6 months tutors will see apprentices in the workplace to complete observations and assessments.

After the apprenticeship

To be decided upon completion of the qualification.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Reliable
• Methodical

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade C/4 or above)
• Desired: GCSE, Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

Things to consider

How will you travel to work?

Benefits

• Free Tea & Coffee
• Xmas Vouchers
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Employee of the Month Award, Holiday Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Employee discounts with a wide range of retailers

About the employer

CWG Choices Ltd is the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of windows and doors to the Trade. Manufacturing 1000's frames a week, from our multiple plants across the Midlands, CWG offers the largest range of PVCU, Aluminium, Timber and Alu-Clad windows and doors from one supplier, for both domestic and commercial applications to the Trade.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Intermediate (level 2)
• Training provider: P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 07:30am – 3:30pm (includes 30 minute unpaid break).
• Start date: 2 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £17,550 a year