Ceramics manufacturing apprentice

TG GREEN & CO LIMITED

Stoke on Trent (ST6 4EE)

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 March 2026

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Summary

This is a great opportunity to work for a major manufacturer in the ceramic industry. You will be making ceramic ware from wet clay through to the finished product. You will specialise in lean manufacturing principles and efficient ways of working benefitting from a supportive and committed employer.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 7.00am to 3.00pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

3

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

  • Work as part of a team covering all areas of pottery and ceramic creation – from casting and fettling through to glazing, printing and quality control
  • Develop your skills across all ceramic processes
  • Apply safe and efficient ways of working to improve productivity
  • Work as a team to meet individual and company targets
  • Be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of your work area
  • Develop problem solving skills and raise any issues with production to your supervisor

Where you'll work

Wedgwood Place
Burslem
Stoke on Trent
ST6 4EE

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

T.G. Green pottery was founded by Thomas Goodwin Green in 1864. The company gained a reputation for quality and care which still exists today. With its bold blue-and-white stripes inspired by the Cornish coast, TG Green's Cornishware is instantly recognisable and the iconic stripes now come in a wide range of colours. The produce is quintessentially British. 

After this apprenticeship

A permanent role on completion of the apprenticeship with ongoing support and career development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AXIA SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Ean Faragher

eanf@axia-solutions.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020174.

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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)