Kaizen Apprentice

Summary

Meaning “continuous improvement” in Japanese, Kaizen is the practice of refining processes to improve quality, reduce costs and add value. On this apprenticeship, you will develop specialist skills, including design and manufacture of “low cost automation” as well as maintenance of facilities for both quality improvements and cost/time savings.

Annual wage

£16,402 a year

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Competitive salary (increased every six months based on performance) and pension. Paid overtime and shift allowance (if applicable).

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

This role requires shift working. Shifts to be confirmed.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

10

Work

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

What you’ll do at work

You will split your time between college learning and working within our world-class manufacturing plant.
As part of the Kaizen team, you will work with Nissan teams across Production, Engineering and Maintenance, using your skills, knowledge and creativity to make vital improvements to the production environment.
From simple repairs of the existing facilities to the development of new ideas, you see your work brought to life through the continuous improvement of the production cycle.
At college, you will learn the skills and theory you need for your role and onward specialist career in manufacturing, including correct use of tooling and equipment, usage of machinery and lean methodology such as 5s and Kaizen tools.
Working in our technically-advanced and innovative environment, you will develop lean manufacturing knowledge and skills, becoming able to perform specialist tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhering to our safe working policies and procedures. You’ll also acquire the skills and knowledge required to work as a member of the team responsible for maintaining the facilities and automotive tooling here at Nissan.

Where you’ll work

Washington Road

Sunderland

Tyne And Wear

SR5 3NS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Your first year will be at college. In Year 2 and 3, you will split your time between college learning and working within our world-class manufacturing plant on day-release to college once a week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4+)
Mathematics (grade 4+)
Two other subjects (grade 4+)

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Nissan Sunderland (NMUK) is the beating heart of our UK manufacturing operations. More than 6,000 of our workforce are based here, across a 362,000m2 site of world-leading manufacturing excellence. The site is also home to its own solar and wind farms, vehicle test track and facilities like our Sports & Social complex and on-site medical centre. You’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with our experts in production, engineering, and maintenance, each ready to share their knowledge and support you as you grow. From the moment you step onto our shop floor, you’re treated as an equal- making real contributions to the manufacturing process and gaining life skills to take forward into your career.

https://careersatnissan.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

- On-site fitness centre - Private healthcare - Discounted car scheme - Residential team building trip to Derwent Hill - Social and celebration events, monthly draws and employee discount scheme - Opportunities to take part in CSR activities

After this apprenticeship

Kaizen manufacturing staff

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED

Abigail Scott

abigail.scott@nissan-nmuk.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291211.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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