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Production Apprentice

Production Apprentice

Astley Signs Limited

Astley Signs are looking for a motivated and hands-on individual to join our team as an Apprentice Lean Manufacturing Operative. This apprenticeship role focuses on sign assembly and supports the development of practical skills in a busy manufacturing environment.

Course Summary

Annual Wage

£14,722.50 a year

 

Location

Gateshead

 

Working Week

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm 37.5 hours a week

 

Expected Duration

12 Months

 

Possible Start Date

01/09/2025

 

Apprenticeship Level

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Requirements

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

  • Skills Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Logical Organisation skills
  • Physical fitness
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English 

• GCSE or equivalent Maths 

About The Employer

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.

Apprenticeship Overview

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.