Summary
We will treat you as part of the team from day one and encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table.
Wage
£18,900 a year
A competitive salary enhanced every six months depending on individual progress and performance starting at around £18,900 per annum, rising to £25,300 at the end of the programme.
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Start and finish times will vary to meet the needs of your work-based placements and college.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 21 August
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
In this role you will...
* Work in all areas of the Interior Surface Centre to develop the core skills to manufacture our world-class interiors.
* Work closely with our highly experienced production staff and support teams.
* Work on exciting new and existing Rolls-Royce products.
Where you’ll work
The Drive
Westhampnett
Chichester
PO18 0SH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing (knowledge and skills) at Chichester College. The apprenticeship will entail time working at the plant in addition to college. One day is spent studying ‘Lean Manufacturing Theory’, one day learning woodwork skills, and the remainder is on site at Goodwood. When at Goodwood, you will shadow colleagues in different parts of the interior surface centre.
More training information
Craft Skills
Car design and creation at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is like nothing else in the industry. The apprenticeship features a unique opportunity to get hands on experience of all aspects of car design and creation.
You will spend 2 days per week (in the first term) completing a ‘craft skills’ course which includes woodwork, sewing, mechanics, metal work and CAD. During this time, you will work towards the following qualifications: Health and Safety, Preparing to Learn, Reflective Practice, and Electrical Vehicle Awareness.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative