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Production Apprentice (16456)

Thornton & Ross Limited · Linthwaite Nr Huddersfield · posted 28 August 2026

Wage
£17,500 a year
Hours
38 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Process leader (level 4)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

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The Production Apprentice role is designed as an entry point into a career within manufacturing. The apprentice will work hands-on within the production environment, gaining practical experience, developing core behaviours, and building the foundations for future progression within manufacturing.

This role provides real shop-floor exposure in a GMP environment and is focused on developing motivated individuals with the potential to grow into future operational or leadership roles in production.

How You Will Make an Impact

  • Supporting day-to-day production activities on the shop floor
  • Learning and consistently applying GMP, health & safety and quality standards
  • Assisting with operating production equipment under supervision
  • Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately
  • Developing an understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows
  • Supporting continuous improvement and change initiatives
  • Taking ownership of assigned tasks and contributing as part of a production team

Your training

The Process Leader Level 4 course will be provided by Cogent, approximately 1 day per week at college, remotely delivered on our site at Linthwaite.

Where it leads

This role provides real shop-floor exposure in a GMP environment and is focused on developing motivated individuals with the potential to grow into future operational or leadership roles in production.

About Thornton & Ross Limited

STADA Thornton & Ross is one of UK's fastest-growing producers of consumer healthcare products including Covonia, Savlon, Nizoral, Cetraben and Zoflora. Our Specialty and Generic medicines also address therapeutic areas including dermatology, bone health, kidney disease and more. With more than 700 employees, we’re proud that our growth journey is supporting Britain’s wellbeing in multiple settings, including consumer healthcare, hospital, primary care, pharmacy and homecare. Our mission is Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner, and we’re always looking out for talented people to join our team and support our exciting growth plan.

Things to consider

What We Are Looking For

  • A strong level of motivation, reliability and commitment
  • Interest in manufacturing, production or engineering environments
  • A hands-on, practical approach to work
  • Willingness to learn, adapt and positively embrace change
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Good attention to detail and a responsible attitude
  • Educated to a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English at grade C/4 or above

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitnessMotivated, Reliable, Committed

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Linthwaite Nr Huddersfield, HD7 5QH

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