Apprentice Lean-Manufacturing Operative – ROANN LIMITED (WF2 0XE)

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Develop skills in CNC, lean manufacturing, polishing, and cutting within stone worktop production. Progress the apprentice into a lean practices trainer and key production team operative.

Overview

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

CNC Competency Development –  Achieve competency as a CNC operator, including programming and basic maintenance.

5S and Lean Manufacturing – Engage directly with 5S principles, performing regular audits to drive workplace improvements.

Continuous Improvement Projects –  Participate in small-scale improvement projects for hands-on learning and practical application.

CNC Operations Streamlining –  Assist in optimizing CNC processes to support Roann’s modernization goals.

Advanced Skills Training –  Receive training in cutting and polishing quartz stone, building on CNC expertise

About the Employer

Roann Limited are the only dedicated high-rise residential and house builder worktop suppliers and installers in the UK. We have an established customer base with some of the largest house builders and contractors in the country such as Taylor Wimpey and Vistry Partnerships. Based at our factory in Wakefield, we have over 30years’ experience in manufacturing and installing worktops. Our purpose-built factory has over £2m worth of state-of-the-art stone manufacturing machines and equipment that enable us to fabricate 15,000 worktops per year. In addition, we are proud to have achieved high accreditation with many of the industry’s leading health & safety schemes.

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Things to Consider

Please apply promptly, as we will be interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received. The role may close before the advertised deadline.

  • Benefits upon Completion: Pension eligibility following apprenticeship and qualification as a full-time employee.
  • Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
  • Health and Safety: Full health screening and Health & Safety training for our factory environment.

Training to be Delivered

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

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Your training plan

Working towards a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard. 4 day working week on site, 1 day per week at Print Works Campus / Leeds City College. Apprenticeship hours are 37-40 weekly (TBC).

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Vacancy Details

Vacancy Location

Wakefield, WF2 0XE

Apprenticeship Level

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Employer Name

ROANN LIMITED

Employer Address

Kenmore Road, Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, WF2 0XE

Expected Duration

15 months

Working Week

Mon - Fri - 07:30 - 16:00 (flexibility in exact start/finish time)

Weekly Hours

40 hours

Wage Amount

£16,640 a year

Desired Qualifications

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Desired Skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Future Prospects

High likelihood of progression to a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Date Posted

2024-11-15

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