Lab Manufacturing Apprentice
THE BRITISH MILLERAIN CO LTD
ROCHDALE (OL12 9DJ)
Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 March 2025
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Summary
This is a great opportunity to gain an apprenticeship in manufacturing. This position is based in the quality support team of the lab. The apprentice will help maintain high standards with client care by assessing the different stages of the manufacturing process.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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£7.55 Per Hour
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
9.00am to 5.00pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 16 April 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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1
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
We are looking for someone who is committed, conscientious and with a positive attitude to work. You will be trained on the job and gain experience in monitoring the quality of production and production processes to assure consistent and quality product is received by customers, meeting the required specification.
- You will also monitor, audit and where necessary implement methods and systems covering Quality, Production, Hygiene, and certain Safety Systems
The skills you will develop and apply include:
- Carrying out all designated laboratory tests to support production processes and QC testing the product to determine it meets the required specification
- Liaising with different departments on quality matters and providing relevant information efficiently
- Maintaining accurate records of all test results for effective quality control and auditing purposes
- Observing the performance of test equipment and carrying out calibration checks to identify when equipment needs maintenance or calibration
- Observing the performance of inline monitoring systems, such as consistency meters
- Completing departmental audits and corrective actions
This role will offer them an opportunity to progress their career within a friendly, supportive environment.
Where you’ll work
UNIT 1
BUCKLEY BROOK
BUCKLEY ROAD
ROCHDALE
OL12 9DJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship Standard
- Apprenticeship training will take place both inside the workplace and outside at Rochdale Training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/ 4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/ 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
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible attitude
- Positive work ethic
- ‘Can do’ attitude
- Professional & friendly manner
- A good work ethic
- A confident personality
About this company
Based in Lancashire, the heart of UK textile industry, our range of textiles has been developed through more than a century of innovation, using skills handed down through six generations. Our commitment to quality has enabled us to develop trusting and lasting partnerships with many of the industry's leading brands, and driven our growth as a globally respected manufacturer of fabrics for outerwear.
After this apprenticeship
- This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates to progress. Previous apprentices have now moved into more senior roles, as this company believes in growing their business by promoting internally
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Jason Wales
jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk
07860919380
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309733.
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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 15 April 2025 at 11:59pm)
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