Apprentice Production Assistant

Summary

We are currently seeking to a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our Congleton-based warehouse team. This role offers a varied range of tasks, providing an excellent opportunity for a proactive candidate to gain hands-on experience within a manufacturing environment whilst learning our processes and procedures.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Thursday: - 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 October
Duration: 1 Year
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

Stacking sheets at the end of the production line
Assisting waterjet operators in the cutting machine area
Cleaning and inspecting thermoplastic components for quality control
Assisting with the assembly and packing of all individual components for products, using packing lists and our central ERP system (which controls all areas of our operations)
Supporting the dispatch of finished products

Where you’ll work

Second Avenue

Radnor Park Industrial Estate

Congleton

CW12 4XJ

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

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 (GCSE)

Training will be delivered in the workplace by a Skills Coach who will support you in developing the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours for the apprenticeship.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English or Maths (grade 3 or above)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Number skills
Team working
Literacy skills
Practical skills

About this company

Thermmark Ltd, established in 2013, has earned recognition as a leading UK thermoplastic manufacturing company. With exports to over 30 countries worldwide, we have established ourselves as industry experts, committed to excellence in manufacturing, environmental responsibility, and customer satisfaction. Utilising cutting-edge technology, a focus on continuous improvement, and with a dedicated team, we aim to be the preferred partner for all thermoplastic needs. Our mission is to innovate, delivering high-quality thermoplastic materials and creating sustainable, durable, and cost-effective products.

https://www.thermmark.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

An additional day off for your birthday

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for a permanent role within the company
Progression opportunities

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