Production Operative Apprentice – Opal Envelopes
Apprenticeship
Wolverhampton
Posted 8 hours ago
Summary
A great opportunity to join a well established manufacturing company located in Wolverhampton. This role offers a strong foundation for starting your career which offers potential progressions with Opal Envelopes.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to work at Opal Envelopes Ltd and train in the use of:
- Machine setting
- Machine feeding
- Periodic quality inspection
- Setting up the line for production
- Workplace organisation
The production team work with the aim to eliminate faults/errors and improve:
- Quality
- Reduce changeover time
- Reduce scrap
- Clean down work area
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 course
Lean Manufacturing Operative (Level 2)
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Training Schedule
- Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- The successful candidate must attend PTP's Walsall Centre bi-weekly/monthly. (Essex Terract, Intown, Walsall, WS1 1SQ)
More training information
- Due to limited public transport options, holding a valid driving license is preferred
- Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a two-week work experience placement to ensure the role is a good fit for both the candidate and the employer
Requirements
Desirable Qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
Share if you have any other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initative
About this employer
Opal Envelopes are a British company that are continuously growing, They are an independent UK manufacturer of postal products started in 1992.
https://opalenvelopes.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Vacancy Features
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
| Salary/Rate | £14,918.80 |
| Type | Apprenticeship |
| Contract Length | 18 Months |
| Start Date | January 2026 |
| Job Reference | VAC2000001692 |
| Training Provider | PTP Training |