Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship
UNIPRES (UK) LIMITED · Sunderland
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Unipres UK Ltd is a first tier supplier and manufactures steel car components for Nissan, Renault and Honda. Our plant is based in Sunderland and has been established for over 30 years. We are a global company powered by local people – focused on achieving product excellence, committed to developing our skilled workforce and dedicated to driving forward innovation across our industry. We currently have around 1000 people employed at Unipres (UK).
Induction training period (first 4 weeks): 7:45am - 4:30pm. Normal working hours after induction period: Monday - Thursday, 6:45am - 3:03pm (including set breaks) / Friday 7:45am - 11:53am (day release time throughout the apprenticeship). 36 hours a week1 yearCommunication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, Time Management, Attendance, Self-motivatedRequirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3 (or D) and above)
- Maths (grade 3 (or D) and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Time Management
- Attendance
- Self-motivated
Other requirements
When apprentices move from the Training Academy to the workplace, with the start time being 6:45am, this early start time can prove difficult for some apprentices who cannot drive, cycle or are unable to obtain a lift, so access to public transport must be researched to ensure punctuality at the start of the shift.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There are opportunities for progression onto higher level apprenticeships, particularly Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technicians.
Since 2016, 24% of our higher-level apprenticeship students have progressed from the Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship.
- Full-time Production Operative
- Level 3 Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship or an appropriate Level 3 Apprenticeship Progression Programme
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.





































