Machine Operator Apprenticeship (Days)

VEETEE FOODS LIMITED

ROCHESTER, KENT, ME2 4DU

Closes in 9 days (Sunday 5 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 December 2024


Summary

Would you like to earn a salary, whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? we have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing Apprenticeship that presents a variety of future opportunities for successful applicants.

Annual wage
£13,377 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

UNDER 18s: £10,192 per annum 18 and over: £13,377 per annum

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
18 and over: £13,377 per annum Average of 36.75 hours per week. 4on 4off Shift pattern 06:00-18:00 with 1.5 hour unpaid break. UNDER 18s £10,192 per annum Average of 28 hours per week. 4on 4off Shift pattern 09:00-18:00 with 1 hour unpaid break.

28 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Your duties include:

  • Comply with health and safety regulations and support activities to improve safer working
  • Complete check sheets while monitoring machines and equipment data
  • Identify and solve issues in the manufacturing environment within their responsibility, escalating them when necessary
  • Adhere and develop Standard operation Procedures (SOPs)
  • Work with your team and communicate to ensure continuous improvement
  • Resolve machine stoppages
  • Achieve OEE and waste targets
  • Set the machine to production recipes
  • Preparing raw materials for production
  • Replenishing packaging and films to the production line during the shift including the stacking of trays
  • Set up batches of production as per the production plan
  • Manual handling including the stacking of finished goods
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties associated with the role as required

Where you’ll work

VEETEE FOODS

SIR THOMAS LONGLEY ROAD

MEDWAY CITY ESTATE

ROCHESTER, KENT

ME2 4DU

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

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

This Apprenticeship Standard is delivered within the workplace, where the Apprentice will complete a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative competency and knowledge qualification. IPS will support and train the learner through the component aims with monthly monitoring and assessment visits to the workplace. This will prepare the learner for End Point Assessment that is required for this Apprenticeship. 

To complete this apprenticeship, the learner must pass Level 1 English and maths (or have the appropriate transferable skills). 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C and above)

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
  • Team working
  • Driven
  • Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Willing to learn

Other requirements

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. **If you are unsuccessful, you will be automatically added to our Talentpool list where future vacancies will be sent to you. If you would like to opt out of this mailing list please select unsubscribe in the email.**

About this company

Veetee is a family run, SME food manufacturing, business with an innovative working ethos. We take pride in the work we do and aim to unleash flavour to the highest potential. Our teammates come from all walks of life, and all contribute to our vision to inspire everyone to enjoy more grain for a healthier mind, body and planet!

http://Veetee.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This qualification could lead to job roles relating to:

  • Manufacturing operations
  • Material transfer operation
  • Process and assembly operations
  • Inspection and testing

This qualification also provides progression onto other Level 3 and Level 4 manufacturing qualifications.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Mandy Rai

mandyrai@ips-international.com

01634298808

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291542.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Sunday 5 January at 11:59pm)

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