Manufacturing Apprentice

About this opportunity

The apprenticeship will involve operating machinery in the various processes in the laminating department and working on opportunities for improving processes including waste reduction and improving the efficiency of various processes.

A normal day would include:

• Setting up, operating machine and checking products meet customer requirements prior to despatch
• Checking and counting stock, tidying warehouse and work environment, conducting or reviewing risk assessments and engaging in quality and health and safety walks
• Communicating with team members and members from other departments to ensure customer requirements are met right first time, on time and in full
• Carrying out other reasonable tasks as requested by the team leader or production supervisors

Career progression to a senior operator role will be offered on successful completion of the main outcomes of the role as well as successful completion of the apprentice training. Progress towards targets will be reviewed and discussed through regular 1-2-1 / personal development reviews with the team leader.

The role would report to the production team leader, however you will also be trained and supervised by senior staff who are competent and experienced in the processes you will be trained to run.
Apart from skills and competency development, we will also review and feedback on attitude and behaviours in line with company values. You will be offered opportunities to develop and grow in your role and progress to become a future team leader if that is your goal.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

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

• GCSE Maths and English A*-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Keenness to learn new skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Excellent work ethic and a great team player

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Basic IT skills are desirable but not essential