Lean Manufacturing Apprentice

VISION LEISURE UPHOLSTER LTD

CHURCH STRETTON (SY6 6EA)

Closes in 6 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 April 2025


Summary

Lean Manufacturing Apprentice required to learn all aspects in the making of upholstery for VW Camper Vans. For the right person, there is the opportunity to secure full time employment and progress to higher level qualifications. Duties will include to learn all aspects of upholstering VW Campervans and marking out the fabric.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (exact shifts to be confirmed).

39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

Duties will include:

  • Pattern making in a range of fabric
  • Seat sewing
  • Stripping
  • Trimming

Where you’ll work

UNIT 10
MYND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
CHURCH STRETTON
SY6 6EA

Training

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

College or training organisation

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

This is a 12 month apprenticeship resulting in a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing qualification.

Training will involve 12 monthly assessor visits from In-Comm Training Services, in Telford.

Off the Job Training' subjects include:

  • Health and Safety within a Manufacturing Environment
  • Communicating and working effectively within a Manufacturing Environment
  • Working Relationships and Individual Rights and Responsibilities within a Manufacturing Environment
  • Application of Workplace Organisation and Work Related Problem Solving Techniques

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English and Science (grade Grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade 5)

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
  • Good attention to detail
  • Good standard of maths
  • Dextrous & nimble for cutting
  • Punctual
  • Reliable
  • Willingness to learn

About this company

Established in 2008, Vision Leisure Upholstery was born from a love of Campervan adventure and the realisation of a need for bespoke, quality seating solutions that fulfil the requirements of those onboard. A small family business, we make it our priority to understand your unique vision for your leisure vehicle and exercise our craftsmanship and wealth of experience to turn your concept into a reality. We are dedicated to designing, reupholstering, and customising your vehicle. We offer a truly bespoke service and can accommodate your every design ideal, from matching logos on each seat headrest, to individual emblems which reflect the taste and passions of the seat occupier.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Future progression into a full-time role within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Keira Stead

keiras@in-comm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313859.

Apply now

Closes in 6 days (Thursday 1 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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