Production Apprentice
S N G BARRATT GROUP LTD
W MIDLANDS (WV15 6AP)
Closes in 6 days (Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 October 2026
Contents
Summary
The Production Apprentice will develop practical manufacturing skills across the Bridgnorth production areas, with a focus on sheet metal work and electromechanical assembly. Working as part of the Production team, the role will support high-mix, low-volume manufacturing and assembly activity.
- Wage
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£16,640 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, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
Learning & Development
- Complete the agreed apprenticeship programme, attend required college / training sessions and maintain evidence of learning and competence.
- Work through a structured training plan covering sheet metal processes, assembly processes, safe systems of work, quality expectations and workplace behaviours.
- Seek feedback, ask questions and take ownership of personal development, attendance, timekeeping and learning progress.
Sheet Metal Work - Support basic sheet metal activities such as marking out, drilling, deburring, grinding, folding, fitting and preparation of parts under supervision.
- Learn to read simple drawings, operation sheets and work instructions, and understand how dimensions, tolerances and finish affect part quality.
Electromechanical Assembly
- Support assembly tasks involving mechanical components, brackets, panels, fasteners, wiring, basic electrical sub-assemblies and final fit-up operations.
- Use hand tools and simple production equipment safely and correctly, escalating issues where parts, tools or instructions are unclear.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
- Follow work instructions, drawings and inspection requirements to help ensure parts are made right first time.
- Identify obvious defects, damage, shortages or process issues and report them promptly to the supervisor or trainer.
Health, Safety & Housekeeping
Work safely at all times, follow risk assessments, PPE requirements, machine controls and company safety procedures.
Teamwork
Work positively with Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse and other teams to support delivery, quality and customer service.
Where you'll work
THE HERITAGE BUILDING
STOURBRIDGE ROAD
BRIDGNORTH
W MIDLANDS
WV15 6AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Work safely at all times, complying with health and safety legislation, regulations, and other relevant guidelines. Identifying risks within their processes and support/carry out countermeasure activities to improve safe working. Manage tooling, equipment and materials daily in-line with supplier standards e.g. COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- Comply with environmental procedures and systems and contribute to the achievement of specific standards e.g. ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental standards and use the 4R’s (Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, Recover) where possible
- Demonstrate their ability to carry out their role effectively, efficiently and flexibly maintaining lean manufacturing principles to meet customer’s demands e.g. JIT
- Demonstrate their skill and knowledge following SOPs and building their versatility across a number of processes and process areas. Select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to carry out the manufacturing operation
- Demonstrate appropriate process documentation control. Accurately completing check sheets, monitoring process and equipment data efficiently and legibly using the correct terminology required to meet the quality standard e.g. ISO 9002
- Demonstrate their ability to identify and resolve problems within the lean manufacturing environment using effective problem solving tools and techniques. Manage problems that may occur during the manufacturing process within the limits of their responsibility and escalate as appropriate
- Generate ideas and contribute to process improvement activities individually or as part of a team through fact finding and analysis to improve the safety, environment, quality, cost or production process. Identifying and eliminating the 7 wastes (defects, over production, transportation, waiting, inventory, motion and processing)
- Demonstrate communication skills which include oral, written, electronic (PC), information boards or visual displays to effectively share information
- Maintains and monitors the work site efficiently and effectively at all times using the elements of sifting, sorting, sweeping, spick & span (5’s) within the lean manufacturing environment
- Check components for damage and that they are in a usable condition
- Correctly position, align and secure the components
- Secure the components in position using the specified fastening device/method
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions/Standard operating procedures production/assembly specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the production/assembly activity
- Produce components which comply with the specification and quality requirements
- Carryout quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies and deal with quality concerns and defects in line with their responsibility
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, inspection/quality procedures and product specifications in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the inspection/quality assurance activity
- Collect production samples at the required frequency in accordance with inspection specification and operating procedures
- Carryout inspection and testing activities using the specified methods and equipment
- Prepare, Handle, transfer and store samples safely and correctly in accordance with quality control procedures
- Accurately interpret the data/results gained from the inspection and testing procedures being used
- Record and report inspection findings to relevant person
- Safely move materials to the correct location using the relevant equipment
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, specification details and specific transfer/handling procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the logistic/material handling activity
- Move materials using the appropriate procedures, ensuring the materials are correct, safely loaded and secure.
- Check materials selected to be moved are in line with job requirements
- Carryout quality checks on materials that are to be moved and deal with quality concerns and damage in line with their responsibility
- Return equipment to its correct location on completion of the activities and leave it in a safe and usable condition
- Perform one processing/finishing operation method e.g. hand processing, manually operated machine processing, fully automated machine processing, combined processing
- Obtain and follow the correct Job instructions, processing/finishing procedures and equipment operating procedures in accordance with time constraints and the roles and responsibilities identified for the processing/finishing activity
- Perform the processing/finishing operation according to instructions and safe operating procedures
- Monitor and control the processing/finishing operation
- Produce processed/finished products which comply with processing specification
Training schedule
This is a level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship delivered over a duration of 12 months. The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training and Business Services, Telford, TF3 3AJ, for a series of workshops.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Interest in engineering
Other requirements
- Interest in practical engineering, manufacturing, sheet metal work or assembly [essential]
- Willingness to complete an apprenticeship programme and learn in both workplace and training provider environments [essential]
- Good attitude to safety, quality, attendance and timekeeping [essential]
- Basic numeracy and literacy, with ability to follow instructions, measurements and simple documentation [essential]
- Good practical aptitude and willingness to use hand tools and production equipment safely [essential]
About this employer
SNG Barratt Group in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is the world's leading independent manufacturer and supplier of spare parts for classic and modern Jaguar cars. Headquartered at The Heritage Building on Stourbridge Road, the company ships hundreds of thousands of specialised components worldwide.
History and Background
Founding: Started in the early 1980s by Stephen and Hazel Barratt after selling spare E-type parts through small classified ads.
Headquarters: Moved to Bridgnorth in the late 1990s to accommodate expanding warehousing, offices, and in-house manufacturing operations.
Global Reach: Operates international branches alongside the UK headquarters, including locations in the USA, France, and the Netherlands.
What They Do: Parts Supply: Stocks over 300,000 parts and accessories spanning early vintage saloons up to modern Jaguar models.
In-House Manufacturing: Uses traditional craftsmanship alongside modern techniques like 3D scanning and printing to recreate discontinued and rare factory parts.
https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/UK/home (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- You will be a qualified Production Operator
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Melanie Crutchley
melaniec@in-comm.co.uk
01922 457686
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060589.
Apply now
Closes in 6 days (Thursday 29 October 2026 at 11:59pm)