Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to kick-start their career with an Apprenticeship in Sheet Metal Manufacturing. Studying with City College Plymouth, you will be able to earn while you learn - becoming a valued member of our workforce in the process.
Wage
£18,010 a year
The starting rate is £9.36 an hour. After Successful completion of the first year. There will be an increase in annual wage.
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 15 September 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Do you have a strong hands-on aptitude for mechanical engineering?
Are you an enthusiastic approach to work and learning?
Do you have the ability to work effectively as part of a fast-moving team?
If you answered yes to the above, then this could be the apprenticeship for you!
The apprenticeship programme will provide the candidates with comprehensive training in the setting and operation of one or more of our Sheet Metal production activities.
You will learn how to set and operate machines including:
* Power press
* CNC piercing or folding
* Press brake
Engineering Operatives are involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing us to grow the business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.
Engineering Operatives must comply with statutory regulations and organisation safety requirements including any environmental compliance procedures and systems; identify hazards and hazardous situations; prepare the work area and equipment; obtain and follow the appropriate job documentation and work instructions; extract the necessary data and information from specifications and related documentation; carryout the engineering activities in line with their job role; carry quality checks as required.
Where you’ll work
Broadley Industrial Park
Roborough
Plymouth
PL6 7EZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
You will work towards the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard which will include the EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing.
This apprenticeship will have an 18-month duration which will consist of one day per week at college, the remaining 4 days at the workplace. You will have assessor visits at work to ensure you are progressing as expected and carrying out observations, all of which will help you achieve the End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment is a series of assessments you need to pass to achieve the overall apprenticeship.
You will have guidance from a mentor at Rittal who will guide and train you at the workplace.
Candidates without Level 1 (or equivalent) in English and maths must achieve Level 1 and take the test for Level 2 prior to taking the end-point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4/C or above)
* Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Please consider the location of this vacancy to ensure you can get there for work daily.