Position: Full Time

 Location: St Austell, Cornwall 

Positions: 1 available

Cornwall Glass Manufacturing are offering an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to develop their knowledge & skills in the glass industry over the next 2-3 years within this experienced & well-run company. The first part of the journey will be a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative over a 15-18 month duration, followed into a progressive Level 3.

As a Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprentice for Cornwall Glass & Glazing, you will be carrying out your work safely and meeting the high quality standards set in a fast paced and well organised environment, you will be maintaining quality control by carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing operation to ensure standards are being kept to the same high standards. Productively minimising waste in line with environmental systems and regulatory requirements, alongside many other manufacturing activities, including a variety of glass processing tasks you will be expected to undertake (with training).

Responsibilities will include;

• Preparation of products prior to finishing
• Batching of jobs / orders
• Finishing / packing of products using protective films
• Assisting our Technician on site around the local area.
• Maintaining Health and Safety requirements at all times
• Contributing, developing & supporting improvement in the manufacturing operation
• Process visualisation using lean principles
• Problem solving tools and techniques
• To be aware of business continuity processes via Line Manager
• Toughening furnace
• Cutting & Dispatch
• Basic Administration duties

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Good attention for detail
• Interest in the construction industry / manufacturing
• The ambition and drive to continually improve their skills
• Good practical skills and a natural attention to detail
• Great communication skills and customer service
• Works well as part of a team or by themselves when required
• Excellent timekeeping as well as being reliable
• Able to work under instruction

Personal qualities

• Well organised, enthusiastic, committed and hard working
• Achieve and maintain high standards
• Able to solve problems in a timely manner
• Confidence in talking with colleagues, customers and other trades
• The work relies heavily on teamwork and good communication skills
• Willing to learn, do their best and be a successful part of the growth of the company

Desired qualifications

• No previous qualifications required

Future prospects

• Progressing into higher level jobs within the company, increase in wage depending on performance
• Rate of pay will rise during the apprenticeship in years 1 and 2 based on regular positive review and also receive a £250 contribution to driving lessons if required after 9 months

Things to consider

• This pathway, like many glass/glazing jobs, requires manual skills, handling heavy equipment, and spending long periods standing; so physical fitness is important

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week)

• Working week

Monday to Friday – hours to be confirmed.

Total hours per week: 45.00

(the hours are based on the candidate being over 18)

• Expected duration

2-3 years

• Possible start date

07 Jun 2021

• Apprenticeship level

Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE)

If you have the drive and enthusiasm to join our team and would like to seize this great opportunity, please apply here: https://uk.indeed.com/job/lean-manufacturing-operative-apprentice-a96025ec1cc0dfca

Or send your CV and cover letter to jobs@cornwallglass.co.uk