Production Apprentice

Introduction

The Production Apprentice will gain hands-on manufacturing experience across Bridgnorth production areas, focusing on sheet metal work and electromechanical assembly. As part of the Production team, they will support manufacturing activities while developing skills in safety, quality, problem solving and workplace discipline.

About the Employer

SNG Barratt is part of MPG which is a global collective servicing the classic British and Specialty automotive hobby. From MGs to Austin Healeys, Triumphs to Classic Mini, our goal is to be leading worldwide source for British and Specialty automotive parts and accessories. Land Rover, Jaguar, and even the Mazda Miata, our passion for amazing sports cars is only shadowed by the passion of the cars owners around the world.

We are made up of 3 distinct companies, who all share the same goals and values. Moss (Moss Miata, Moss Motors, and Moss Europe), Rimmer, and SNG Barratt, strive to meet the needs of all owners, from basic maintenance to performance products, brake pads to superchargers. We craft our own upholstery, design our own products, and source the best quality parts for the cars we serve found anywhere around the world. 

What You'll Do

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.

Training Outcome

Production Engineer.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Physical fitness

Course Information

Course: Engineering operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED