Lean Manufacturing Trainee Spring Maker Apprentice

G & O SPRINGS LTD

WORCS, B98 8YP

Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 26 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 January 2025


Summary

Are you self motivated and who wants to give their best, can set targets and make your own decisions. You will be responsible for the set up of machinery and tools to manufacture the spring, be able to understand drawings and tolerances. Liaise with other departments within the business, measure products and recommend changes in machine set up.

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7.00am to 5.00pm, 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 March

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

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

  • Communicate with departments within the business
  • Produce first offs
  • Inspections load and dimensions for first offs
  • Complete product records
  • Control wastage/scrap
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and meets quality standards
  • Adhere to health and safety polices
  • Comply with product traceability and process compliance
  • Maintain tooling and report repairing as required
  • Report any breakdowns to production Manager
  • Actively engage in new and ongoing company projects
  • Using teams monitor and complete audits as required, raise issues and action

Where you’ll work

BROAD GROUND RD

LAKESIDE

REDDITCH

WORCS

B98 8YP

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

STAFF SELECT LTD

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience
  • You’ll gain new skills and full training will be given

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or 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

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • work with minimal supervision
  • Punctual
  • Good attendance
  • adaptable to change
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self motivation

Other requirements

Someone local to G&O or has their own transport preferable, however all applicants will be considered.

About this company

Serving International safety critical OEM's need for class leading quality, on time delivery, prompt and accurate service. At the forefront of spring design our industry leading team is committed to driving cost out and innovation into the products and capabilities we provide. Investing in and utilising the latest quality tools, techniques and CNC technology. Our empowered and highly specialised team collaborate using open, transparent and honest communications to offer cradle to grave support through proof of concept to design, manufacture and testing. Adapting to and embracing change in an evolving world ensures that our products and services consistently exceed customer expectations.

https://springs.aero/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

19 days flexible holiday, Christmas shut down, annual company team building day

After this apprenticeship

  • On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will then be fully trained as a skilled spring maker

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Natalie Marchewka

natalie.marchewka@novatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299163.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 26 February at 11:59pm)

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