Manufacturing Apprentice Operative

About this opportunity

This exciting opportunity provides valuable experience working for an established company in the creative sector. They offer interesting lines of work, a wide range of experience and training as well opportunities to develop capabilities.

A normal day would include:
•Working with customer service, despatch and sales teams to meet customer requirements in the most effective and timely manner
•Ensuring operating and working practices are in line with the company standards
•Using a variety of machinery for rhinestone work, embroidery, screen printing and lithographic printing.
•Producing printed garments to specific customer requirements – requires accuracy and precision.
•Working as a team player and on own initiative.
•Labelling, counting, boxing, and packaging goods for despatch.
•Following all necessary safety rules and regulations, including the use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
•Printing and verifying bar code and product identification labels.
•Printing and attaching swing tags

What you could go on to do:
Opportunities to work in other departments.

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company.

What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

A-levels or other level 3 qualifications
The applicant must have a minimum of GCSEs grades C/4 or above in
maths and English
It would also be an advantage to have achieved a good grade in IT.

Personal Qualities

Enthusiastic
Creative
A presentable person with a willingness to learn new skills
Good interpersonal skills
Dependable, good time keeping
Flexible and positive attitude to personal development
Hardworking
Eager to learn
You must be able to work well alone and as part of a team
Work well under pressure to maintain deadlines
Motivated self starter

Skills

Be able to demonstrate proven practical skills
Creative interest and ability
Able to communicate at all levels
IT skills
Good organisational skills
Able to work to deadlines
Able to use own initiative
Keen to learn
Self motivated
Good team player
Supportive of others