Ceramic Caster apprentice
TG GREEN & CO LIMITED
SHEPTON MALLET (BA4 6DD)
Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025
Posted on 4 July 2025
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Summary
Ceramic caster's job involves pouring liquid clay (slip) into plaster mould to form various ceramics products, monitoring filling process and handling the resulting cast items through drying and demoulding. Cast items will require fettling, which involves removing seams and all other imperfections.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday - 8am- 4pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
- Preparing and mixing slip: mixing clay and water to create the liquid clay (slip) according to specific formulations
- Pouring Slip into Moulds: pouring the slip into moulds to form the desired shapes, often in a repetitive process
- Monitoring mould Filling: ensuring the correct amount and thickness of slip is poured into the mould to prevent defects
- Handling Demoulding: Carefully removing the cast items from the moulds to avoid breakage or damage
- Drying and Placement: placing cast items on drying racks or dryer shelves
- Inspecting and Touch-up: inspecting the cast items for imperfections and performing minor touch- ups
- Maintaining Moulds: Keeping moulds clean, dry and in good working condition
- Record keeping: Recording production data and reporting any issues to supervisor
- Assisting with cleaning and maintenance: assisting in cleaning the work area and maintaining tools and equipment
Where you'll work
ALHAM FARM
BATCOMBE
SHEPTON MALLET
BA4 6DD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Your training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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Your training plan
- Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2
- Online Training and College Attendance 1 day every 4 weeks
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C))
- Maths (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
You must be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About this company
• T.G. Green & Co. Ltd, trading as Cornishware, is a company that manufactures and sells ceramic tableware, particularly known for its iconic blue and white striped Cornishware. The company is based in Batcombe Somerset, with production primarily in the South West of England and also in Stoke-on-Trent.
After this apprenticeship
We would like to offer a permanent role at TG Green after the course. Few of our current team leaders are successful apprenticeship course finishers.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Vicki Davey
victoria.davey@yeovil.ac.uk
01935 845561
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329195.
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Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025
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