Production Operative Apprentice
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Company: FORWARD GLASS LIMITED
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Location: Birmingham, B32 3BT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000035832
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Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Early shift - Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30, Late shift - Monday - Friday, 14:30 - 23:00
Brief Description
Start earning while you learn! Forward Glass Ltd is looking for a motivated Apprentice Production Operative. Gain your Level 2 qualification with hands-on training from skilled experts who want to see you succeed. Build a secure career in a trade that’s always in demand. Apply now and join our expert team!
Training to be Provided
- 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
Future Prospects
- 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
Vacancy Detail
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
Other Information
- 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