Machine Operator Apprenticeship (Days)

Ips International; Rochester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a hands-on manufacturing apprenticeship with a forward-thinking company. This role offers the chance to earn while you learn, gaining valuable qualifications and practical experience in a dynamic environment. You will engage in various manufacturing tasks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Ideal candidates will possess a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. This apprenticeship not only prepares you for immediate roles but also opens doors to further qualifications in the manufacturing sector, making it an excellent stepping stone for your career.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level 1 English and Maths is required.
• GCSE or equivalent qualifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety regulations and improve safer working.
• Monitor machines and equipment data while completing check sheets.
• Identify and solve manufacturing issues, escalating when necessary.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team working

Driven

Positive attitude

Time management

Willing to learn

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in Science

Job description

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 25 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job and gaining a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing Apprenticeship that presents a variety of future opportunities for successful applicants.

UNDER 18s: £10,192 per annum
18 and over: £13,377 per annum

Training course: Lean manufacturing operative (Level 2)

Hours: 18 and over: £13,377 per annum, average of 36.75 hours per week. 4on 4off shift pattern 06:00-18:00 with 1.5 hour unpaid break.
UNDER 18s: £10,192 per annum, average of 28 hours per week. 4on 4off shift pattern 09:00-18:00 with 1 hour unpaid break.

Duration: 1 year 6 months

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

• Comply with health and safety regulations and support activities to improve safer working
• Complete check sheets while monitoring machines and equipment data
• Identify and solve issues in the manufacturing environment within their responsibility, escalating them when necessary
• Adhere and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Work with your team and communicate to ensure continuous improvement
• Achieve OEE and waste targets
• Set the machine to production recipes
• Preparing raw materials for production
• Replenishing packaging and films to the production line during the shift, including the stacking of trays
• Set up batches of production as per the production plan
• Manual handling, including the stacking of finished goods
• Carry out any other reasonable duties associated with the role as required

Where you'll work

VEETEE FOODS
SIR THOMAS LONGLEY ROAD
MEDWAY CITY ESTATE
ROCHESTER, KENT
ME2 4DU

Training

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

This Apprenticeship Standard is delivered within the workplace, where the Apprentice will complete a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative competency and knowledge qualification. IPS will support and train the learner through the component aims with monthly monitoring and assessment visits to the workplace. This will prepare the learner for the End Point Assessment that is required for this Apprenticeship.

To complete this apprenticeship, the learner must pass Level 1 English and maths (or have the appropriate transferable skills).

Requirements

GCSE or equivalent in:

Desirable qualifications

English, Maths, and Science (grade 4/C and 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

• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Driven
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Willing to learn

Other requirements

Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company.

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About this company

Veetee is a family-run SME food manufacturing business with an innovative working ethos. We take pride in our work and aim to unleash flavour to the highest potential. Our teammates come from all walks of life and contribute to our vision to inspire everyone to enjoy more grain for a healthier mind, body, and planet!

This qualification could lead to roles in:

• Manufacturing operations
• Material transfer operation
• Process and assembly operations
• Inspection and testing

This qualification also provides progression onto other Level 3 and Level 4 manufacturing qualifications.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IPS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Mandy Rai

01634 298808

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317903.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 25 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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