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Production Operative Apprentice

Forward Glass Limited · Birmingham · posted 8 June 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 2 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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As a Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprentice, you will work in a fast-paced, organised environment learning a specialist trade. You will be trained to handle materials safely and use industrial machinery to meet high-quality standards.

On a day-to-day basis, your duties will include:

  • Glass Handling & Cutting: Learning to safely move large glass sheets and use precision tools to cut them to exact sizes
  • General Glass Processing: Learning how to treat and modify glass through various stages, such as washing, heating, or coating, to prepare it for its final use
  • Machine Operation: Setting up and supervising the industrial machines used to shape and process glass
  • Arrissing & Finishing: Mastering the "arrissing" process to remove sharp edges and ensure every piece is safe and high-quality
  • Production Flow: Following the manufacturing process from start to finish to ensure orders are completed on time
  • Health & Safety: Maintaining a clean, organised workspace and following strict safety protocols to protect yourself and your team

Your training

  • All aspects of your training will be delivered on-site with your employer

 

  • Earn While You Learn: All your training takes place during your normal working hours—and you get paid for every minute of it.
  • Mentoring: Most of your week is spent in the factory with an expert mentor who will show you activities in Glass Processing operations, H&S, Quality Control & LEAN.
  • Dedicated Study Time: We set aside specific hours each week just for you to focus on your coursework, online learning, and workbooks.
  • Expert Support: You’ll have an assigned Assessor who visits you on-site at least every 10 weeks to check your progress and give you feedback.
  • Flexible Learning: You can choose the style that fits you best, either a full day of training every 10 weeks or "bite-sized" 2-hour sessions every month
  • All of this leads to your Lean Manufacturing Operative qualification, giving you a massive head start and the professional credentials to build a great career in the trade

Where it leads

  • Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors
  • The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member
  • We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person. This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing with the company
  • Progression into higher level jobs within the company, or the group companies in either Production or Management Apprentices will also a receive a £250 contribution to driving lessons if required after 9 months and a High Street voucher on completion of the apprenticeship

About Forward Glass Limited

  • Forward Glass is a leading independent provider of toughened glass, stock and processed glass, serving trade customers within a 120 mile radius of Birmingham.  The toughened glass we produce is widely used in the manufacture of insulating glass units for use in windows, doors and conservatories and our processed glass products are used in partitioning, showrooms, retail outlets, balustrading and furniture.

Things to consider

  • This pathway, like many glass/glazing jobs, requires manual skills, handling heavy equipment, and spending long periods standing; so physical fitness is important
  • Please note that interviews may take place before the vacancy close date and the successful applicant may start before the advertised start date

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingPhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Forward House, Clapgate Lane, Birmingham, B32 3BT

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