Production operative apprentice

Nixons Kitchens

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE13 6BH)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 November 2025

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Summary

We currently have an exciting vacancy within our manufacturing section at our factory in Seaton Burn, NE13 6BH. As part of our team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of roles, allowing you to develop a versatile skill set.

Wage

£16,575 a year

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The candidate will be placed on a 3 tier pay scale: 1-Apprentice rate – £8.50 per year = £16,575 per year 2- £12.60 per hour = £24,570 per year 3 - £13.24 per hour = £25,818 per year The successful candidate will be reviewed every 6 months.

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
We are currently operating a 3 shift pattern. This is currently a trial, and we would be looking to standardise the apprentices working week. Days and times TBC.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 December 2025

Duration

1 year

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

You’ll be rotated through the following areas:

Piece Parts: Assist in running a range of wood machines to create our bespoke furniture components.

Picking: Carefully select and allocate kitchen parts for production, ensuring the right sizes and colours are chosen from the pick sheet.

Door Production: Help operate machines that produce custom doors, including cutting and edging materials.

Assembly Line: Play a crucial role in assembling units, fitting doors, and finishing furniture for delivery. This role includes wrapping and offloading, requiring some heavy lifting.

Stores: Receive and unpack goods from suppliers, ensuring production lines are well-fed with the necessary materials.

General Labouring: Support various departments by transporting items, unpacking appliances, and maintaining a clean and organised workspace.

Where you'll work

Nixon's House
Great North Road
Seaton Burn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13 6BH

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

Work place based – A room will be set aside one day a week for the successful candidates to study and maximise their training requirements.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)
  • Science (grade 4-9 Or Equivalent)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

The factory can be cold during the winter and a full uniform, including sweatshirt and fleece, will be issued. Several roles involve heavy lifting, and we prioritise safety. Comprehensive manual handling training will be provided on the first day to ensure all employees are well-prepared. This is an active, working factory environment where things can get a bit noisy, and you may encounter some wood dust during the production process. We also have a friendly, energetic atmosphere, with plenty of camaraderie to keep the day moving along.

About this employer

Nixon's Kitchens engage in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of affordable and luxury fitted furniture. The success of the company is based upon a policy to provide customers with a personal and professional service together with the flexibility to respond quickly to changes in market and customer trends.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000717.

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Closes in 10 days (Friday 28 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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