Production Apprentice

Southyorkshireapprenticeships; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodware Repetitions in Sheffield is seeking a motivated Production Apprentice to join their skilled team. You will contribute to manufacturing and finishing hand tool handles and related components, using a range of manual machinery under guidance.

You’ll learn from experienced colleagues with dedicated mentoring, gaining hands-on exposure to operations and projects, and building a foundation for a long-term career in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Motivated to learn and start an engineering career.
• Willingness to follow job cards and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and finish hand tool handles and components.
• Operate a range of manual machinery (lathes, table saws, polishers).
• Follow job cards accurately and report issues.
• Work to quality and environmental standards.
• Undertake final inspections of finished components.
• Package and warehouse finished products for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and productive workspace.

Job description

Ready to launch your career? Gain hands-on experience, practical skills, and real growth with a unique company that genuinely invests in you. Woodware Repetition is looking for a motivated Production Apprentice to join their friendly, highly skilled team in Sheffield.

As a Production Apprentice, you'll be initially responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• The manufacturing and finishing of various specialised hand tool handles, furniture components and ornamental products
• Use a variety of manual machinery, including lathes, table saw, sanding belts, polishers, linishing machines and hand tools
• Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly, reporting any issues to the Management
• Work to quality and environmental standards required for the components/materials
• Use a variety of manual equipment to complete tasks as required
• Undertake final inspections of finished components
• Package and warehouse finished products ready for dispatch
• Maintaining a clean, organised and productive work area for colleagues and yourself
• When trained, ensure job timings are met/exceeded

You’ll learn side-by-side with experienced colleagues who want to share their knowledge, giving you hands-on exposure to a wide range of tasks and a real understanding of how the whole business operates. With dedicated mentoring and support, you’ll build confidence, develop in-demand skills and lay strong foundations for a long‑term career in the manufacturing industry.

If you’re motivated, eager to learn, and ready to take your first step into engineering with a supportive business. This opportunity at Woodware Repetitions will be highly sought after - don’t miss your chance to get started.

This is a successful business with a fantastic reputation that works to a tight schedule. They are looking for someone who can get there in a morning punctually (think about the location of the business and transport links), listen/learn and use their own initiative to quickly become a valued and productive member of the team.

Possible further training on CNC machinery.

A lifelong career in the manufacturing industry with Woodware Repetitions.

About the Training

Engineering Operative Level 2.

The successful candidate will continue their studies with apprenticeship specialists, RNN Group at one of their campuses on a day release format, giving you the training and support you need to become an all-rounded and successful engineer.

About the Employer

Woodware Repetitions is a well-established craft-based business that has been traditionally servicing the needs of tool makers in Sheffield and the United Kingdom for many years. In 2019, the business was taken over by the Mowbray Manufacturing Co Ltd and continues to trade from the original premises in Mowbray Street, Sheffield.

The business specialises in the manufacture of hand tool handles, including turning tool handles, file handles, chisel handles and knife handles.