CNC Production Operative Apprenticeship in Blackburn at Beagle Orthopaedic

Salary£16,575 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationBlackburn
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes13 Nov 2026
LevelIntermediate
Starts18 Nov 2026
Hours37.5 a week
Duration1 Year 3 Months

Job description

Summary

Beagle Orthopaedic Ltd in Blackburn are recruiting for an Apprentice CNC Production Operative to join their growing team. The successful candidate will work towards completing a Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship, over the duration of 15 months. 

What you will do at work

  • Operating and setting of 4 axis digital cutting machine (Zund G3 L-2500) in order to cut profiles and components for production
  • Operation and setting of a 1 axis C02 of CNC laser cutter order to cut components for production
  • Operation of CNC sewing machine in actual manufacture of the the products.
  • This includes routine preventative maintenance, housekeeping, selecting appropriate blades and modules for materials
  • Handling, selecting and processing of raw materials
  • Preparing works orders kitting for other members of the team and transporting replenishment trolleys to their designated locations within the department.

Training

  • Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative
  • Work base learning
  • Functional skills

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Team working
  • Punctual & reliable
  • Well presented
  • Positive attitude
  • Respectful
  • Good time keeping

About this employer

  • Beagle Orthopaedic was formed with the aim of providing the best service and high-quality products​
  • Providing high-quality orthopaedic products with unparalleled support to the NHS
  • We are proud of our Lancashire heritage, where we design and manufacture a wide range of orthopaedic braces, serving both the NHS and healthcare professionals throughout the UK. In addition to our UK-made products, we partner with leading global suppliers who share our commitment to quality and patient well-being, carefully selecting solutions that meet the highest standards.

After this apprenticeship

  • Real career progression and prospects within what is our relatively new CNC production department
  • Progression onto full time employment

Employee benefits

  • 25 days holiday + bank holiday
  • Uniform
  • On site parking
  • Working in a modern clean environment with great facilities
  • Part of a team of 40 staff
  • Full training on modern CNC equipment
  • Real career progression and prospects within what is our relatively new CNC production department
  • Working a compressed 4 day week, Monday – Thursday.

Employer

Beagle Orthopaedic

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Training provider

Training provider
North Lancs. Training Group
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Working pattern
Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.45pm. 2 x 30 mins paid breaks. 30 mins unpaid lunch.

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Location

Duttons Way, Shadsworth Business Park
Blackburn
Blackburn, North West
BB1 2QR
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