Summary
Apprentices will receive training from industry professionals in our production team. Apprentices will have the opportunity to work across multiple departments within our business and learn practical, hands-on skills in design and manufacturing.
Wage
£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 07:30 to 16:00. Friday, 07:30 to 15:00.
39 hours a week
Start date
Monday 15 September 2025
Duration
1 year
Positions available
2
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
You will work as an apprentice in our production department at MSA Foams. Here, you will gain hands-on experience in all areas of the manufacturing process.
You will spend three months in each of our production departments to enhance your production skills and gain valuable experience in various engineering-related activities.
Your daily duties will vary depending on the rotation at the time. The departments you will be directly involved with are:
* Material Preparation: Conversion of raw foam sheets into pre-machined forms
* CNC Machining: Automated, high-precision shaping using Computer Numerical Control
* Print Application: Specialised printing and graphic implementation for visual enhancements
* Final Assembly and Finishing: Integration of machined components and application of final finishes to achieve product completion
In addition to this, you will also learn other aspects of manufacturing, including health and safety and quality assurance.
This is a front-loaded course, and you will spend the first 12 weeks at Bournemouth and Poole College to ensure you fully understand the tools used in manufacturing. Once complete, you will work for the rest of your Apprenticeship at MSA.
Where you’ll work
Unit 1-5
15 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate
Wimborne
BH21 7PE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training will take place at Bournemouth and Poole College and the employer locations
More training information
The programme is front loaded so you can gain some of the knowledge and theory in the classrooom at the start of your training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade Grade 4 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
* Attention to detail
* Logical
* Team working
* Timekeeping
Other requirements
The applicant will also have to apply direct to the Bournemouth & Poole College for an academic interview