Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship

Introduction

Learn and contribute to production operations and become the next generation of Lean Manufacturing Operatives within our Press department. Producing steel components for car manufacturers, including Nissan and Renault, quality checking to ensure compliance with company standards and understanding of standard operations.

About the Employer

Unipres UK Ltd is a first tier supplier and manufactures steel car components for Nissan, Renault and Honda. Our plant is based in Sunderland and has been established for over 30 years. We are a global company powered by local people – focused on achieving product excellence, committed to developing our skilled workforce and dedicated to driving forward innovation across our industry. We currently have around 1000 people employed at Unipres (UK).

What You'll Do

Main duties and responsibilities of this apprenticeship within the Press department will include:

• Producing high quality press parts in the Press department by operating and controlling a wide range of power presses
• Quality checking to ensure compliance with company standards
  Understanding of standard operations and knowledge of Strike Zones, Ergonomics and Signage
• Improving current press facilities
• Working within a team to support manufacturing operations to meet customer demands

Training Outcome

There are opportunities for progression onto higher level apprenticeships, particularly Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technicians. 

Since 2016, 24% of our higher-level apprenticeship students have progressed from the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship.

• Full-Time Production Operative
• Level 3 Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship or an appropriate
• Level 3 Apprenticeship Progression Programme

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Time Management
• Attendance
• Self-motivated

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - Grade 3 (or D) and above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - Grade 3 (or D) and above

Course Information

Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Induction training period (first 4 weeks): 7:45am- 4:30pm. Normal working hours after induction period: Monday- Thursday, 6:45am- 3:03pm (including set breaks) / Friday 7:45am- 11:53am (day release time throughout the apprenticeship).

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 4

Training Provider: UNIPRES (UK) LIMITED