Operations Support Apprentice

Summary

An apprenticeship with URM is exciting, fun and a brilliant opportunity for you to explore lots of different business areas to find what you really enjoy. As an Operations Support Apprentice, you will be offered a chance to explore careers in Plant Operations, Compliance, Health and Safety and Planning through your 12 month apprenticeship.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Salary to be reviewed during apprenticeship.

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Hours

You will be working Monday - Friday, Hours 8.00am - 4.00pm usually but may differ dependant on role requirements.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

4

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 Operations Support Apprentice, you will be embarking on a brilliant career path, where you can trial various different parts of the business and work with your strengths. Daily duties could include but not limited to:

Understanding plant operations and processes
Checking quality of materials coming into and leaving site
Working alongside health and safety and compliance
Driving plant vehicles around site
General housekeeping duties
Small engineering and preventative tasks

You will also be completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Lean Manufacturing. This will involve some home study, and attending teaching sessions once a month, where you will be expected to meet your tutor at URM sites in Knottingley, Doncaster and South Kirkby (alternate).

Working in glass recycling can be a surprisingly dynamic job, physically demanding at times but ultimately a very rewarding job. It's a hands-on role that requires focus and stamina, a high level of skill, knowledge, and a strong adherence to safety protocols. It involves operating complex equipment and gaining licences in plant vehicles, as well as maintenance and preventative tasks. While the environment can be noisy and occasionally smelly, there's a real sense of contributing to a sustainable future knowing you're diverting valuable resources from landfills and helping to create a cleaner planet.

Where you’ll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Doncaster Site, Barnby Dun Road, Doncaster, DN2 4RH
Headlands Lane, Knottingley, WF11 0HP
49 Lidgate Crescent Lidgate Crescent, Langthwaite Business Park, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3NR

Training

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

College or training organisation

TRAINING ASSESSMENT & CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Working in Glass Recycling can be smelly, noisy, dirty and physically demanding at times. It is also an environment that, at times, is exposed to the outdoor elements. This opportunity however, is perfect for somebody who is not afraid of hard work and getting stuck in and is maybe unsure what their future career path looks like.

About this company

URM are the UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass. Processing 1 million tons of raw product a year across our 4 sites. The Company has exciting plans to grow through continuing investment into new technology that will increase both volume and yield. We aim to promote an exciting culture across all areas of the business, one where all ideas are valued, and we have a proven track record for the encouragement, training, development, and promotion of our people.

Company benefits

Company Benefits Access to subsidised canteen at 2 sites. PPE supplied. First toolkit. Enhanced sick pay. Length of service award. Company events. On-site car parking Investment in training (inc mobile plant licenses, paid for by URM).

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

After completing this Apprenticeship, you may find yourself completing extra qualifications depending on the role you have enjoyed the most. This may be in Health and Safety or Compliance, or maybe extra plant licences such as the Loading Shovel

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

URM (UK) LIMITED

Danni Millington

training@urm.co.uk

07771665591

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315449.

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Closes on Sunday 1 June 2025

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