Lean Manufacturing Apprentice

STAX CONVERTING LIMITED, New Springs, Wigan

Lean Manufacturing Apprentice

£21,904.74 a year

STAX CONVERTING LIMITED, New Springs, Wigan

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted today, 28 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: 01-11-2026 (In 66 days)

Job ref: None

Location ref: New Springs, Wigan

Full Job Description

Introduction

As a Lean Manufacturing Operative you will be expected to carry your work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership.



About the Employer

STAX Converting is a trusted UK-based company specialising in the conversion of large and small parent reels and sheets. Our facilities in Wigan and Bolton are operated by a skilled team dedicated to ensuring your business gets the quality paper it needs ..

What You'll Do

By the end if your apprenticeship you will be expected to be able to:

  • Prepare, control, contribute to and complete manufacturing operations, and follow manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst adhering to specific safe working policies & procedures. Working to KPI’s
  • Maintaining health and safety requirements at all times e.g. wearing correct Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) correct use of equipment and tooling, safe stopping and resetting of machinery, maintain an organised work area ensuring the safe disposal of waste in line with environmental systems and regulatory requirements
  • Contribute, develop and support improvement in the manufacturing operation using continuous improvement methods, process visualisation using lean principles and problem solving tools and techniques
  • Carry out quality checks throughout the manufacturing operations to ensure quality is built in and that any defects or concerns are highlighted and dealt with in line with relevant quality standards


Training Outcome

  • Full-time role for ideal candidate


Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Time keeping skills
  • Reliability
  • Willingness to learn
  • An eye for detail
  • Strong work ethic


Qualifications

  • Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3
  • Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3
  • Essential - Functional Skills - English - Level 1
  • Essential - Functional Skills - Maths - Level 1


Course Information

Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate



Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.30pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 2



Training Provider: ALLIANCE LEARNING

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/lean-manufacturing-apprentice-127291043