Content Creator/Marketing Apprentice
Slaters Electricals LTD · Blaydon On Tyne · posted 7 September 2026
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic Marketing Apprentice to join our growing marketing team at an exciting time for the business. This is a hands-on role that will give you the opportunity to experience a wide range of marketing activities, from photography and video production to social media, content creation, SEO, exhibitions and advertising. You won’t just be learning about marketing from a textbook. You’ll be getting involved in real projects, creating content that will be seen by our customers and industry, and developing practical skills across a broad range of marketing disciplines.
General Responsibilities:
A large part of your role will involve creating engaging visual and written content for Slaters Electricals. Your responsibilities will include:
- Taking high-quality photographs of our transformers, switchgear, equipment, facilities and projects
- Editing and preparing images for use across our website and social media channels
- Creating and editing video content for LinkedIn and other social media platforms
- Operating our drone to capture aerial photography and video of our facilities, equipment and projects
- Writing social media posts and other marketing content
- Planning and publishing content across our website, LinkedIn and other social media channels
This is not just a role about content, photography and video production, you will also have the opportunity to:
- Learn about SEO and how to optimise content for search engines
- Help plan and organise exhibitions and events
- Supporting third-party advertising and promotional campaigns
- Helping to maintain and update marketing materials
- Monitoring social media and marketing performance
- Coming up with new ideas for content and campaigns
- Working with different teams across the business to identify interesting projects, products and stories to share
Your training
Content Creator Level 3.
Where it leads
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship possible permanent position within the Marketing Team.
About Slaters Electricals LTD
Slaters Electricals is a well-established business (over 100 years old) with a strong reputation in the electrical industry. We specialise in transformers and switchgear, supplying new and refurbished equipment and providing installation, maintenance and repair services to customers across the UK. We also have a proven track record of developing apprentices within the business. Many of our former apprentices have gone on to build successful careers at Slaters, with several now holding senior positions within the company.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade Grade C/4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade Grade C/4) — essential
Where you'll work
- SCOTSWOOD BRIDGE WORKS, BLAYDON ON TYNE, NE21 5TE
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