Manufacturing Operator Apprenticeship

Summary

Do you want to be an operating specialist in a supportive, innovative global business? Join a locally renowned employer and become their latest success. This role will teach you how to set and operate machinery alongside learning about internal manufacturing processes, allowing you to become an integral part of the business.

Wage

£16,379 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£2,446.07 shift allowance.

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 – Friday 06:00 – 12:00 / 12:00 – 18:00 rotating.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 15 April

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Bridon-Bekaert have a lifelong career on offer in their manufacturing operations team.

Bridon-Bekaert is a global industry leader in steel wire, with over 300 years of expertise and knowledge passed down through generations.

You will have come into contact with their products and you may not have ever known. Did you know 30% of the world’s tyres are reinforced with Bekaert steel cord?

Working for Bridon-Bekaert will provide excellent learning and development opportunities as well as the necessary support to achieve a career within the manufacturing profession and beyond.

Duties will include:

Assisting, maintaining and running machinery on a production line.
Performing quality inspection test to ensure the suitability of the finished product to defined and certified quality standards
Finished goods labelling, packing and preparation
Warehousing duties including storage of finished goods and supply of raw materials
Work within the organisation’s health and safety guidelines to keep work area and equipment safe and clean
Learning the importance of following the specified production sequence and procedure at all times
Knowing how to check the quality of the assembly against the required quality standards and what tools and equipment are used
The procedure for machine set up, positioning, aligning and securing component parts during the operation.
Where to obtain the necessary job instructions, operating procedures and assembly specifications that are used and how interpret them
How to identify and resolve current and potential production and machine problems within the limits of their responsibility

If you are hard-working, conscientious and aspire to achieve a career within a high-tech manufacturing environment, this is the role for you.

Where you’ll work

Doncaster Site
Carr Hill
Doncaster
DN4 8DG

Training

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

College or training organisation

RNN GROUP

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English (if required)
Day release at Rotherham College once per week

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade 3 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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Likes to learn new skills
Strong attention to detail

Other requirements

This is a successful business that has a very busy workload. They are looking for someone who can listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued member of the team.

About this company

We are Bridon-Bekaert The Ropes Group. We hold over 300 years of specialized experience in steel wire and synthetic ropes and cords solutions, serving thousands of customers globally. What makes us unique and valuable to you? It's a variety of elements, including: The engagement and expertise of our people: our people are at the core of our business, and it is their knowledge, experience and commitment that provide the foundation of our competitive advantage in comparison with our competitors. Our technology leadership: the combination of rope technology strength and wire technology strength will provide a platform for strong differentiation in the high-end rope markets Our ability to serve different markets: oil & gas, elevator, surface and underground mining, cranes and industrial, infrastructure, fishing, forestry. Our global footprint: with 17 manufacturing locations around the world, we hold strong positions in the US and Europe, Latin America, Canada and Australia, and have huge growth opportunities across Asia Joining our dynamic team would allow you to enter a world with limitless opportunities and provide a secure, lifelong career for those looking for a successful future.

https://www.bridon-bekaert.com/en-gb (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Discounted Gym Membership, Company Sick Pay, Employee Assistance Programme, Holiday Buy Scheme, Pension Scheme: Workwear: All provided including boots. Parking: Free on-site parking

After this apprenticeship

Progression to industry specialist qualifications – further and higher skill development. A lifelong career in the industry

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RNN GROUP

Lorraine

lorraine.savage@rnngroup.ac.uk

07713319356

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308710.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Thursday 10 April at 11:59pm)

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