LEAN Manufacturing Operative Apprentice – Opal Envelopes

Apprenticeship
Wolverhampton
Posted 4 weeks 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 by getting hands-on experience.



What You'll Do At Work?

As an apprentice, you’ll work at the company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to work for 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 Apprenticveship Standard

  • The successful candidate must attend PTP's Walsall Centre bi-weekly/monthly. (Essex Terrace, Intown, Walsall, WS1 1SQ)


More training information



  • Due to limited public transport options, holding a valid driving licence 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)

  • Math's (grade 4 and above)


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

  • Problem solving skills

  • Number skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Logical

  • Team working

  • Creative

  • Initiative


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 CategoryManufacturing
Salary/Rate£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
TypeApprenticeship
Contract Length18 Months
Start DateOctober 2025
Job ReferenceVAC1000342386
Training ProviderPTP Training