Manufacturing Apprentice

CARDWAY CARTONS LTD

STOKE ON TRENT (ST7 2UX)

Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026

Posted on 3 December 2025

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our manufacturing team as an apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy production environment whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Wage

£16,224 a year

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 39 hours a week.

39 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 February 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

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

  • Assist in the setting and running of a four colour printing machine
  • Operate machinery under supervision 
  • Work to ISO 9001 Quality procedures
  • Work to BRC Food hygiene procedures 
  • Help maintain a clean, safe and organised work environment 
  • Follow health and safety procedures at all times 

Where you'll work

CARDWAY BUSINESS PARK
LINLEY LANE
ALSAGER
STOKE ON TRENT
ST7 2UX

Training

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

Training provider

AXIA SOLUTIONS 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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Able to use initiative

About this employer

Cardway are a designer and manufacturer of corrugated packaging, established since 1977. We have been supplying businesses with high quality packaging solutions for over 45 years. This experience has allowed us to work with a huge variety of customers in nearly every sector. We have seen, worked on solved thousands of problems that our customers have challenged us with over these years. 

https://cardway.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential for further development within the company for the right candidate. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AXIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003496.

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Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026

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