Lean Manufacturing Apprentice
Stax Converting Limited · Hindley Green · posted 27 August 2026
Wage
£21,904.74 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Starts
1 December 2026
Closing date
1 November 2026
Positions
2
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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
Your training
- Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
- This is delivered on site at the employers location with attendance at Alliance Learning Horwich for pre-screening and catch up sessions
Where it leads
- Full-time role for ideal candidate
About Stax Converting Limited
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 ..
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsOrganisation skillsTime keeping skillsReliabilityWillingness to learnAn eye for detailStrong work ethic
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths (grade 3) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 3) — essential
- Functional Skills English (grade Level 1) — essential
- Functional Skills Maths (grade Level 1) — essential
Where you'll work
- UNIT C, COUPLAND ROAD, HINDLEY GREEN, WIGAN, WN2 4HX