Production Apprentice

B J INDUSTRIES LTD

NOTTS (S81 7DJ)

Closes in 5 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 August 2026


Summary

Ready to launch your career? Gain hands-on experience, practical skills, and real growth with a company that genuinely invests in you. B.J. Industries is looking for motivated Production Apprentices to join our friendly, highly skilled team in Worksop. Kickstart your future with us—apply today!

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay will be reviewed upon performance and successful completion of apprenticeship

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Details of working week: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, including one day spent at college on day release.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 24 August 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As a Production Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

  • The manufacturing of various specialised rubber components for the die-making and cardboard packaging industries
  • Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly, reporting any issues to the Management
  • Work to quality standards required for the components
  • Use a variety of manual equipment to complete tasks as required
  • Use a waterjet cutter and CNC router to produce components
  • Undertake final inspections of finished components
  • Package and warehouse finished products ready for dispatch
  • Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself
  • When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded

You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills, and lay strong foundations for a long-term career in the manufacturing industry.

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business, apply now. This opportunity at B.J. Industries will be highly sought after — don’t miss your chance to get started.

Where you'll work

CLAYLANDS AVENUE
DUKERIES IND EST
WORKSOP
NOTTS
S81 7DJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

RNN GROUP

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, environmental compliance procedures and systems and other relevant guidelines
  • Identify and deal appropriately with any risks, hazards, hazardous situations and problems that may occur within the engineering environment within the limits of their responsibility
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills which include oral, written, electronic
  • Complete appropriate documentation accurately, efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology where required
  • Obtain and follow the correct documentation, specifications and work instructions in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the engineering activities, extracting the necessary data/information from specification and related documentation
  • Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the engineering operation
  • Deal appropriately with any problems that may occur within the manufacturing environment within the limits of their responsibility
  • Work efficiently and effectively at all times maintaining workplace organisation and minimising waste
  • Carryout fault location on appropriate equipment using suitable maintenance diagnostic techniques
  • Carryout maintenance activities in line with work instructions
  • Carryout tests on the maintained equipment in accordance with test schedule/defined test procedures
  • Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment to service by replacing or repairing components
  • Plan the mechanical manufacturing operation before they start
  • Mount and set the required workholding devices
  • Produce individual components, sub-assemblies or completed assemblies using mechanical manufacturing techniques
  • Carryout quality checks during and after mechanical manufacturing operations
  • Wire and terminate different types of cabling e.g. single core, multi core, screened, fire resistant, armoured, etc.
  • Assemble and test a range of electrical components e.g. component panels, isolator switches, fuses, circuit breakers, contactors, relays, rail mounted terminal blocks, etc.
  • Assemble and test a range of electronic components e.g. resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, etc.
  • Follow appropriate completion activities and restore equipment/system to service after the assembly and testing has been completed
  • Shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
  • Join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques
  • Produce components which meet the specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities
  • Plan the materials, processing or finishing operation before they start
  • Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the materials, processing or finishing operation
  • Carry out the material, processing or finishing operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the materials, processing or finishing operation
  • Plan the technical support operation before they start
  • Prepare equipment, tooling, materials, etc. and complete set up activities before carrying out the technical support
  • Carry out the technical support operation in line with specific safe working practices and specification requirements
  • Carryout quality checks during and after the technical support operation

Training schedule

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at their Worksop campus on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful Engineer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Good attitude to work
  • Work under pressure

Other requirements

This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.

About this employer

A proud family-run business based in North Nottinghamshire, we supply top-quality materials and components to the die-making and cardboard packaging industries. Renowned for our service, speed, and reliability, we aim to dispatch most orders the next day. We’re also proud partners of Getzner, offering advanced anti-vibration solutions, and we provide expert cutting services, including splitting, water jet cutting, and CNC routing.

https://www.bj-industries.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Further industry appropriate training.

A lifelong career in the manufacturing industry with B.J. Industries Ltd.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RNN GROUP

Lorraine

lorraine.savage@rnngoup.ac.uk

07713 319356

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046371.

Apply now

Closes in 5 days (Thursday 20 August 2026 at 11:59pm)