Apprentice Content producer

SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LTD

St Helens, St. Helens

Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026

Posted on 12 December 2025

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Summary

To  drive creativity across our portfolio of brands, producing content that supports our marketing campaigns and online growth. Directly contributing to how our customers experience our products, from social media posts to promotional offers, email marketing, product photography, and video content.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Content creator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 5 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

  • Create high-quality print and digital media for multiple brands
  • Produce and retouch product and lifestyle imagery
  • Assist with document creation, design, and layout
  • Capture photography and videography content in-house
  • Support social media content creation and scheduling
  • Work closely with the marketing team to bring ideas to life

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Unit 1, Withins Road, Haydock Industrial Estate, St Helens, WA11 9UD
  • Jackson Street, St. Helens, WA9 3AP

Training

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

Training provider

NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
  • Interpret the aims of the brief.
  • Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
  • Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
  • Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
  • Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
  • Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
  • Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
  • Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
  • Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
  • Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
  • Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
  • Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
  • Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
  • Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
  • Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
  • Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
  • Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
  • Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
  • Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
  • Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.

Training schedule

On and off the job training at the employers workplace via face to face and remote learning.

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Highly organised, focused and able to manage multiple tasks

  • A great communicator and listener with strong attention to detail

  • Confident using a computer, with basic Adobe Creative Cloud skills

  • ideally able to travel between both sites Haydock and St Helens.

  • Comfortable using a camera with a good eye for product photography

  • A positive, hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn

About this employer

Discover the latest innovations in the welding industry with the New Products range at Specialised Welding Products. Our commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology is reflected in our continuously updated inventory, featuring state-of-the-art welding equipment and accessories designed to meet the needs of modern welders.

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

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position is available after the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005000.

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Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026

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