Apprentice Product Finisher

MADE BY THE FORGE LIMITED

Ipswich (IP8 4JJ)

Closes in 19 days (Friday 9 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 April 2025


Summary

Made by the forge is offering a rare and unique opportunity for one person to join their small team of skilled artisans. We will initially train the candidate to be able to identify, pick and assist with getting products ready for orders. This must be carried out to a high standard with a keen eye for detail and no errors.

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
The working week is 7.30am to 4.00pm with a half hour un-paid lunch break.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 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

Tasks will include:

  • Manufacturing processes using drills and lathes
  • Picking items for others
  • Carrying out QC and assisting in making sure items are in perfect condition before they are dispatched

There will be duties that involve painting and other finishing methods which is a skilled operation but also one that immense personal satisfaction can be derived.

Where you’ll work

Bullen Lane
Bramford
Ipswich
IP8 4JJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

W S TRAINING LTD.

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

  • Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • All training will take place in the workplace

Requirements

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

7:30am is an early start and we do not accept lateness. If you wish to apply please ensure you can get to work on time every day.

About this company

Made by the Forge is a family-run British company, specialising in forging bespoke wrought iron home décor making wrought iron products for your home. We offer you an exceptional personal service from start to finish. All of our ironwork is individually handmade, forged in the UK, quality checked and, for extra peace of mind, guaranteed for life as standard. Each of our products is made to order before being shipped worldwide to most destinations.

http://www.madebytheforge.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • If the apprentice shows to be worthy of future employment, we would look to offer them a full time role after the completion of the training period

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

W S TRAINING LTD.

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@wstraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313915.

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Closes in 19 days (Friday 9 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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