Ceramic Glazing Manufacturing Apprentice CHURCHILL CHINA (UK) LIMITED

Glaze is essentially liquid glass, which is sprayed onto the ware and then fired in the kiln to seal the clay and colour into the product, making the ware safe to use and giving it a glossy finish. A glazing apprentice will learn all the different skills and tasks within the glazing department.

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Closing date: 30 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,587.00

    Wages will be £6.36 p/h, rising to £7.37 after 3 months of good performance. Wage rises are directly related to performance, attendance and behaviour.

  • Working week

    Monday – Thursday / 8am – 4:45pm Friday, finish 1 hour earlier

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156886

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As a glazing apprentice at Churchill you will be responsible for glazing a variety of ware and all of the skills and tasks within the glazing department. You will also:

  • Develop your skills across the board
  • Apply efficient ways of working to improve productivity
  • Work as a team to meet individual and company targets
  • Be responsible for the maintenance of your own work station

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 
  • EAL Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing 
  • Functional Skills Level 1, work towards Level 2 
  • Training from mentor and in house training from Axia every 6 weeks 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Permanent post with Churchill

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

About the employer

Churchill China plc is one of the worlds major manufacturers and distributors of high quality ceramic tableware and related products. Based in Stoke on Trent, Churchill can trace its development back to the establishment of one of its constituent companies in 1795 and has developed progressively, building a reputation as an innovative and reliable supplier of quality products. Churchill supplies a wide range of products to customers in hospitality and home markets around the world

Employer

CHURCHILL CHINA (UK) LIMITED

Address

No.1 Marlborough Way

Tunstall

Stoke-On-Trent

ST6 5NZ

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Training

Training provider

AXIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Contact

Ean Faragher

eanf@axia-solutions.com

01782572777

Apprenticeship standard

Lean manufacturing operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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