Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship

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

Producing products in the assembly department by aiding automated robotic processes and operations Quality checking to ensure compliance with company standards Understanding of standard operations and knowledge of Strike Zones, Ergonomics and Signage Improving current assembly facilities Working within a team to support manufacturing operations to meet customer demands

Training:

After the initial 4-week training period, where both theoretical and practical training takes place, studies continue on a day release basis at the Unipres Training Academy (at main site) on Fridays.

The qualification you will achieve throughout the apprenticeship will be the following:

EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (Knowledge and Skills) 603/3589/0

You will develop knowledge, understanding and demonstrate skills including:

Health & Safety: Relevant statutory, organisational and health and safety regulations relating to lean manufacturing operations and safe practices Environmental: Compliance procedures/systems in line with regulatory requirements e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards Production: Their individual roles and responsibilities within the organisation and the flexibility required to deliver products to meet customers costs/delivery targets/requirements Lean Manufacturing Operations: Manufacturing standard operation procedures (SOPs) adherence and development of lean processes Quality Control: Process equipment monitoring, data collection, error proofing and operating procedures e.g. ISO 9001 or other relevant quality standards Problem Solving: The tools and methods of effective problem-solving using data, reports and documents to resolve production related issues e.g. A3 report, graphs, matrices and escalate concerns Continuous Improvement: How to study and identify ways to improve the safety, quality, cost or process efficiency using lean manufacturing tools e.g. kaizen Communication: How to share information using a range of methods within the manufacturing environment e.g. oral, written, electronic, information boards, visual displays Workplace Organisation: How to maintain a safe and efficient work site through workplace organisation e.g. 5s and process ownership

What we can offer you:

Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days and 8 Bank Holiday (company shut down periods in Summer and Christmas) Free onsite car park Electric car charging points on site Car lease scheme Pension (GPP) 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer Life Assurance 4x pensionable pay (after 1 years’ service for GPP members) Private healthcare On-site occupational health support Company sick pay Enhanced paternity leave Enhanced maternity leave Cycle to work scheme Profit share Sports and social club Long service awards Monthly prize draw On-site canteen

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

Employer Description:

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).

Working Hours :
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).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Time Management,Attendance,Self-motivated