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Production Process Apprentice
Location: NORTHUMBERLAND (NE24 5TG)
Closing Date: 15 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on: 29 September 2026
Summary
This role will focus on learning and supporting the systems and processes behind our manufacturing operation. You will develop knowledge of BC14, production and administration, while working alongside teams including Design, Purchasing, Logistics and Installation. You will also gain hands-on experience as a Production Operator.
Wage: £15,808 a year
Training course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break and two 15 minute paid breaks.
- Friday 08:00 - 12:00, with 1 paid 15 minute break.
- 38 hours a week
Start date: Monday 26 October 2026
Duration: 3 years 6 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
- Develop working knowledge of the BC14 ERP system and its role within the business, including an understanding of how information flows between departments.
- Spend time within the production department, developing practical manufacturing skills and gaining a thorough understanding of how our products are manufactured from start to finish.
- Assist with daily production activities to support workflow and operational targets.
- Learn how production jobs are created, processed and managed within BC14, providing administrative support to maintain accurate job information.
- Help maintain accurate production and system records.
- Work closely with production, office and site-based teams, including Design, Purchasing, Logistics and Installation, to support the smooth running of manufacturing operations.
- Develop an understanding of how materials and stock are managed within the production process, including the importance of accurate stock information within BC14
- Undertake training and continuous development to build knowledge across both operational and administrative functions.
- Maintain a safe and organised working environment, adhering to company health and safety procedures.
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Where you'll work: UNIT 7-9 SPENCER ROAD BLYTH NORTHUMBERLAND NE24 5TG
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: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations.
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders.
- Record information - paper based or electronic.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology.
- Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
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Training schedule
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in: English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Reliable
About this employer
VELUX Commercial is a division in the VELUX Group established in 2019 and comprises the former JET, Vitral and VELUX Modular Skylights organisations. Today, VELUX Commercial operates as one company with more than 1100 people in 13 countries and offers to support building professionals throughout the entire process from specification to delivery and maintenance of daylight and ventilation solutions for industrial, commercial and public buildings.
Company benefits:
- 24 days annual leave increasing to a maximum of 28 days with each completed year of service
- Company sick pay
- Holiday buy back scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Perkbox
- Employee Foundation
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Possibility of full-time employment following the successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056071.
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Closing in 15 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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