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-2000021797
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Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
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Start Date: 05/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Early shift 06.00 – 14.30 Monday – Friday. Late shift 14.30 – 23.00 Monday – Friday.
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.