Apprentice Door Assembly Operative

  • Job Reference: VAC1000231017
  • Date Posted: 18 April 2024
  • Employer: IPS International
  • Website: https://ips-international.com/
  • Location: Maidstone, Kent
  • Salary: £13,312
  • Sector: Manufacturing Operations
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Duration: 18 months
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Job Description

Are you looking to start your career in the manufacturing sector? Do you want to earn a salary whilst gaining experience and a qualification? We have an exciting opportunity for a Door Assembly Operative Apprentice. You will take part in woodworking and joinery with practical experience in manufacturing of bespoke doors and fire doors.

What will the apprentice be doing?

 

You will be fully trained in all of the following areas:

  • To learn all aspects of flush fire door construction and how to use the processing machinery
  • Cross cut
  • Panel saw
  • Veneer presses
  • Sanding machines
  • Lipping machines
  • Glazing of doors

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Working to deadlines
  • Working in an organised manner
  • Working in a tidy environment
  • Working within a team
  • Learn to have pride in your work
  • Working with and shadowing experienced colleagues

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • The level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard is a multi-discipline programme, which encompasses a wide variety of job roles within the workplace
  • This apprenticeship standard is delivered within the workplace, where the apprentice will complete a Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing
  • You will receive Functional Skills training in English and maths prior to your End Point Assessment if you do not already hold a GCSE Grade 4/C or higher (or equivalent qualification) in these subjects
  • IPS will support and train the learner through the component aims with monthly monitoring and assessment visits to the workplace
  • This will prepare the learner for the End-Point Assessment (EPA) that is required for this apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the potential of gaining permanent employment within the company

Desired skills and personal qualities

  • Problem solving skills
  • Practical skills
  • Work ethic
  • Motivated
  • Willing to learn
  • Hardworking

Qualifications

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 3/D and above) desirable

    Things to consider

    Enrolment onto your apprenticeship programme is subject to prior attainment checks, and your Personal Learning Record will be reviewed upon successful appointment. We are also obligated to follow the guidelines around eligibility, set out by the government apprenticeship funding rules. NB: Please include minimum qualifications (GCSE Maths and English grades) in your apprenticeship application. Tailor your application to the vacancy, dedicating 1-2 paragraphs for each question to demonstrate interest in the role and the company. The employer is not located by any public transport routes and so you will need to be able to reliably get to the employer's address.