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Production Apprentice

Highly Marelli UK

Successful applicants will undertake a Level 2 Apprenticeship programme in Lean Manufacturing. This includes on the job learning with industry experts, but we will also invest in you where you will learn all the skills it takes to succeed in the booming automotive industry.

Course Summary

Annual Wage

£20,280 a year

 

Location

Tyne & Wear, NE37 3HR

 

Working Week

 06:00 – 14:18 and 15:35 – 23:53. Working days TBC. – 39 hours a week

 

Expected Duration

12 Months

 

Possible Start Date

12/01/2026

 

Apprenticeship Level

Level 2

Requirements

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
 

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential

• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

About The Employer

Highly Marelli is a global automotive systems supplier that combines Highly’s leading edge in new energy vehicle compressor technology and strong business network with Marelli’s automotive innovation and global market expertise. The company creates a leading cabin comfort business, focused on developing world-class solutions for customers and suppliers specifically in electrification of compressors, heat pump system and heating, ventilation air conditioning (“HVAC”) systems. The
company is registered in Hong Kong, China, with operational headquarters in Shanghai, China and Tokyo, Japan. It has over 3,000 employees, more than 30 plants and RD institutions in the world. Our business covers Japan, China, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Apprenticeship Overview

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. Your apprenticeship training will be a fully work-based learning programme across 12 months. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 2 qualification as a Lean Manufacturing Operative. Responsibilities:

Produce parts to exact specification in accordance with standard operations.
Complete appropriate documentation accurately and efficiently.
Support achievement of customer delivery targets.
Identify current or potential production concerns to appropriate personnel.
Support Kaizen activities.
Adhere to health, safety and environmental systems.
Comply with quality business standards and rework procedures.
Comply with 5s strategy – sort, straighten, standardise, sweep, sustain.
Support and work effectively as a team.