Apprentice Manufacturing Assistant

About this opportunity

This exciting opportunity provides valuable experience working for an established business that provides bespoke solutions for its customers.

Product production includes the development, manufacturing, filling and packing of household, automotive, pet care and personal care products.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands on approach to work and is physically fit. The successful candidate will get fantastic support and develop the skills of a line operator. You will be assigned a workplace mentor and be involved in all aspects of the role to experience a good all round learning programme. This is an 18 month apprenticeship and a permanent position will be offered on successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

A normal day would include

• Preparing for the manufacturing process
• Weighing and measuring raw materials
• Basic Quality control tests
• Placing stock in designated areas
• Packing stock for dispatch
• Batching and preparing orders
• General housekeeping
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Your Apprenticeship will be on the shop floor completing an Improving Operational Performance Apprenticeship. The aim of the business is to develop your skills across the manufacturing process enabling you to become in the first instance a semi-skilled operative with the aim to become multi skilled once the apprenticeship program is complete. A training program will be in place to ensure you learn all the skills required to carry out the job.

Apprentices may also be required to perform other duties as specified by the manager once competent and trained to do so.

Compliance with all Health and Safety requirements as instructed on induction and throughout your apprenticeship program. Be proactive at reporting potential hazards.

What you could go on to do

Level 3 Business Improvement Techniques.
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 Skills Company. A comprehensive training program has been developed by MPM

What will happen next

New applicants to The Skills 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

This vacancy would require someone who is practical and hands on. A good standard of GCSE attainment would be desirable.
Commitment and a willingness to learn is essential.

Personal Qualities

A presentable person with a willingness to learn new skills
Good interpersonal skills
Dependable, good time keeping, punctual
Flexible and positive attitude to personal development
Demonstrate effective team working skills.

Skills

Physically fit ( some heavy lifting)
Good Communicator
Able to follow concise instructions
Keen to learn
Self motivated
Good team player
Supportive of others
Interest in manufacturing processes, hands on shop floor working environment
Able to perform tasks in an accurate manner.