Apprentice Machine Operator

IPS International; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider based in Rochester is offering an apprenticeship in Lean Manufacturing. Candidates will receive full training and practical experience in a supportive team setting. Essential qualifications include GCSE English and Maths (grade 2). The program emphasizes communication, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Punctual and reliable, taking responsibility for actions.
• Integrates within the team and supports others.
• Maintains quality of work under pressure.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

English (grade 2)

Maths (grade 2)

Job description

Summary

Kickstart your career in Veetee. With full training, mentoring, and real responsibility from day one, this is an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills, grow within a supportive team, and build a long-term career in the food manufacturing industry.

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

• Punctual - Reliable and takes responsibility for their own actions
• Show respect for others - Having regard for diversity and equality
• Respond positively to change - In the working environment
• Integration - Integrates within the team and supports others
• Can work independently - As well as effectively in challenging situations
• Working under pressure - Maintains quality of work under pressure
• Communication - An open and honest communicator
• Listener - Listens to other people’s opinions
• Positive attitude - A positive and respectful attitude
• Good attention to detail - Follows instructions/guidance and demonstrates attention to detail
• Adaptable - Seeks opportunities to develop and adapt to different situations, environments or technologies

Training

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

Training provider

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Training schedule

The minimum duration for this Apprenticeship Standard is 12‑18 months.

More training information

The Manufacturing Industry offers an exciting and varied career both in the UK & abroad, providing a broad spectrum of opportunities for people to work in a technically advanced and innovative environment. Lean Manufacturing Operatives will be expected to carry out their work safely and meet the exact quality standards demanded in a fast‑paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi‑skilled operator through process ownership. Lean Manufacturing Operatives can be required to carry out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications consecutively, e.g. automotive manufacturing – Multi models manufacturing results in the manufacturing of different models of vehicles with different specification variants within a high‑volume environment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• English (grade 2)
• Maths (grade 2)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Comfortable working in loud environments. Happy to work at a fast pace.