General Operative Apprentice
FREDERICK COOPER (BIRMINGHAM) LTD
Birmingham, B9 4TS
Closes on Friday 28 February
Posted on 17 December 2024
Contents
Summary
Frederick Cooper are looking for someone who is excited to start their successful career in the manufacturing sector with opportunity to specialise in several different roles including wet paint spraying, powder coating, polishing, business administration and more.
- Annual wage
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£14,526.20 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Hours of work if under 18 years are 37 per week, 18 and over it is 39 hours a week. Please note as we will be paying the national minimum wage from your start date, there will be no further pay increase in April 2026.
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 7.00am / 7.30am- 4.00pm / 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 3 March
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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12
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
Day to day tasks include:
- Follow work instructions and work from job specific process cards.
- Always follow these instructions without deviation, unless specifically advised otherwise by a superior
- Where required keep records and fill out batch cards accurately.
- Ensure quality standards are adhered to
- Excellent attention to detail
- Keep your work area tidy including basic maintenance of machines/tools
- If required to work additional hours over and above your normal working hours to achieve production targets
- Follow the company standard operating procedures
- Take part in all company training programs and team briefing sessions
- Work in different areas throughout the factory to suit production needs
- If there is insufficient work to keep fully utilised, then raise with immediate superior.
- To carry out task-related duties related to a specific role(s) within the business
- To carry out any reasonable request from a superior.
- Physically fit, and able to bend and pick up jig’s/boxes
Where you’ll work
51 Bordesley Green
Birmingham
B9 4TS
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
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship delivered over a period of 12 months
- You will be required to attend an online induction over 2 days
- 1-day training at In-Comm Aldridge which will include health and safety, working safely, employment rights and responsibilities, safeguarding, equality and diversity, preventing agenda and British values and continuous professional development
- This will then be followed by a 10 day workshop at In-Comm
- The successful candidate will complete their lean manufacturing operative level 2 apprenticeship qualification
- Dependent upon prior qualifications learners may also need to complete functional skills in maths and English
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Punctual
- Willingness to learn
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
Apprentice must be able to travel to the Training site for induction/workshop and to work site. A high level of attention to detail is required for this role as all tasks must be completed to a high standard. Candidate must be physically fit as the job role includes lifting and carry heavy items at times. Please inform your interviewer if you are Asthmatic or colourblind.
About this company
Frederick Cooper is the trusted provider of specialist Wet Paint Spraying and Powder Coating solutions to the Automotive and other sectors worldwide. Since 1879 there has been a finishing company based in the Bordesley Green area of Birmingham. Initially operating as Metal Finishing Specialists, in 1982 the current owners took over and the company became known as Frederick Cooper Birmingham Ltd. Frederick Cooper is committed to being a sustainable company; effectively managing our resources to consistently deliver an excellent service, whilst providing a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all. We take corporate and social responsibility for our business activities with our people, community and environment in mind.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential to have a full time position at FCB and progress within the organisation from general operator to team leader, charge hand, supervisor, and foreman over time
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Melanie Crutchley (In-Comm)
melaniec@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292456.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 28 February
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