Production Apprentice

South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub; Worksop; On-site; GBP 8,266,000 - 11,021,000; Full time

Job summary

B J INDUSTRIES LTD in Worksop is offering a Production Apprenticeship for motivated individuals to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing. You will contribute to producing rubber components and learn by working alongside skilled colleagues in a supportive team environment.

The program includes training with RNN Group at the Worksop campus via day release, aiming to build a long-term career in engineering within a renowned family-run business.

Qualifications

• Skills listed in the job requirements: communication, attention to detail, organisation, problem solving, administration, analysis, logic, teamwork, creativity, initiative, attitude, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture rubber components for die-making and packaging industries.
• Follow job cards accurately and report issues to management.
• Adhere to quality standards for all components.
• Operate manual equipment; use waterjet cutter and CNC router.
• Carry out final inspections and package finished products for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, organised, productive work area.
• Meet or exceed job timings once trained.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Good attitude to work

Work under pressure

Education

Engineering operative (level 2)

Job description

• Team working

B J INDUSTRIES LTD

Apprenticeship Level 2

About The Role

Ready to launch your career? Gain hands‑on experience, practical skills, and real growth with a company that genuinely invests in you. B.J. Industries is looking for motivated Production Apprentices to join our friendly, highly skilled team in Worksop. Kickstart your future with us.

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

• The manufacturing of various specialised rubber components for the die‑making and cardboard packaging industries
• Accurately follow job cards and update accordingly, reporting any issues to the Management
• Work to quality standards required for the components
• Use a variety of manual equipment to complete tasks as required
• Use a waterjet cutter and CNC router to produce components
• 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 are passionate about sharing 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 B.J. Industries 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.

Further industry appropriate training.

A lifelong career in the manufacturing industry with B.J. Industries Ltd.

About The Training

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

About The Employer

A proud family‑run business based in North Nottinghamshire, we supply top‑quality materials and components to the die‑making and cardboard packaging industries. Renowned for our service, speed, and reliability, we aim to dispatch most orders the next day. We’re also proud partners of Getzner, offering advanced anti‑vibration solutions, and we provide expert cutting services, including splitting, water jet cutting, and CNC routing.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Good attitude to work
• Work under pressure

Training Provider

RNN GROUP

Course/Training

Engineering operative (level 2)