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Apprentice Material Handler

Opmobility · Swadlincote · posted 10 September 2026

Wage
£20,000 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
20 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Keep day bins supplied with material, virgin and regrind
  • Collect required material from raw material tent
  • When using regrind, the traceability numbers must be entered into the regrind traceability injection database to show consumption
  • When using virgin material the incoming raw material database must be updated to show consumption
  • Old unusable octobins once empty must be disposed of using the compactor
  • The remaining empty octobins are to be stored for regrind production
  • Change material supply according to the production plan
  • React to any material feed supply problems to ensure there is no production downtime to material feed issues
  • Update Mattec to show downtime reasons once they are identified
  • Any suspect material to be placed in the quarantine area and labelled to ensure production is protected
  • Database updated
  • 5's standards are maintained 

Your training

  • Training will take place in the workplace at their Hams Hall site via North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College 

Where it leads

  • To develop within the business and progress to a Level 3 Engineering Manufacturing apprenticeship 

About Opmobility

OPmobility is a family-led independent group that operates globally, with 152 production plants in 28 countries and 40 R&D centers. The Group has a sound financial structure and strong liquidity. Its diversified customer portfolio, industrial excellence and innovation strategy enable the Group to position itself as a major player in the automotive sector. In UK specialising in manufacturing of external parts for JLR.

Things to consider

  • Must drive with own vehicle for site location 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) — essential
  • GCSE Science (grade 4 or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Westminster Industrial Estate Huntingdon Way Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7DS

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