Astley has amassed a wealth of expertise in creating branded environments, supporting clients such as Sainsbury’s, The Co-operative, JET and Hilton Hotels with a variety of essential signage solutions. From multi-location rollout programmes across the UK and Europe, to highly bespoke single-site installations, Astley has built up a reputation of providing the very best consultancy and expert client support in the industry. In 2016, Astley acquired the award-winning signage company Sign of the Times, an ideal brand to team up with as they offered a unique creative production service that complemented the current portfolio of services. Rebranded to Astley in June 2020, the Kettering site now joins the other 3 Astley sites in the UK, offering full national coverage to support a variety of sectors, including retail, leisure, hospitality, finance, automotive, and creative.

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:

• Assist in the assembly of signage using various materials and components
• Learn and apply basic electrical componentry, including the application of LEDs
• Use hand tools and workshop machinery such as table saws and wall saws
• Read and follow technical drawings under supervision
• Work safely and efficiently within a production team
• Maintain a clean and organised work area in line with 5S principles
• Continuously develop lean manufacturing knowledge and skills through formal training and on-the-job experience.
• Previous experience in sign manufacture is highly desirable
• Familiarity with assembling signage or similar production work
• Confidence in using a variety of hand and power tools
• Basic understanding of drawings and measurements
• Transferable skills from trades such as joinery or other assembly-based roles will be considered.