Production Apprentice (36312)

OWN LABEL SKINCARE LIMITED

SALFORD (M5 5DQ)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 5 December 2025)

Posted on 17 November 2025

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Summary

Production Apprentice and kickstart your career in cosmetics manufacturing. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn how to operate machinery and ensure high-quality products are produced efficiently and safely.

Wage

£12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
8.30am to 5pm Monday - Thursday.

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 December 2025

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

What you’ll be doing:

  • Assisting in the hand production of skincare products such as cleansers, moisturisers, and serums
  • Measuring, weighing, and mixing raw ingredients according to batch sheets
  • Operating and maintaining equipment under supervision
  • Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and strict health & safety guidelines
  • Carrying out quality checks and reporting any defects
  • Supporting the filling, capping, labelling, and packaging of finished products
  • Keeping your workstation clean, safe, and organised in line with 5S principles
  • Learning how to identify and reduce waste in the production process
  • Working collaboratively to meet daily production targets

Physical Requirements & Safety:

This is a hands-on, physical role that involves standing for extended periods and lifting raw materials, containers, and finished goods. You’ll be expected to follow manual handling procedures and wear appropriate PPE (e.g., gloves, aprons, masks, and safety footwear) to ensure a safe working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience in the cosmetic industry.

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 fo
  • 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

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
9 MODE WHEEL ROAD
SALFORD
M5 5DQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Hardworking
  • Enthusiastic
  • Keen to learn
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Good timekeeping
  • Dependable
  • Flexible
  • Positive attitude

About this employer

At Own Label Skincare Limited we are a brand that stands by our ethics. Vegan and cruelty-free as not simply sales words to use but a way of life for us. We are Manchester based and we have never tested on animals or used any animal ingredients in any of our range.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000855.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 5 December 2025)

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