Production Apprentice

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.

• You will be a qualified Production Operator

SNG Barratt Group in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, is the world's leading independent manufacturer and supplier of spare parts for classic and modern Jaguar cars. Headquartered at The Heritage Building on Stourbridge Road, the company ships hundreds of thousands of specialised components worldwide.

History and Background

Founding: Started in the early 1980s by Stephen and Hazel Barratt after selling spare E-type parts through small classified ads.

Headquarters: Moved to Bridgnorth in the late 1990s to accommodate expanding warehousing, offices, and in-house manufacturing operations.

Global Reach: Operates international branches alongside the UK headquarters, including locations in the USA, France, and the Netherlands.

What They Do: Parts Supply: Stocks over 300,000 parts and accessories spanning early vintage saloons up to modern Jaguar models.

In-House Manufacturing: Uses traditional craftsmanship alongside modern techniques like 3D scanning and printing to recreate discontinued and rare factory parts.

• Interest in practical engineering, manufacturing, sheet metal work or assembly [essential]
• Willingness to complete an apprenticeship programme and learn in both workplace and training provider environments [essential]
• Good attitude to safety, quality, attendance and timekeeping [essential]
• Basic numeracy and literacy, with ability to follow instructions, measurements and simple documentation [essential]
• Good practical aptitude and willingness to use hand tools and production equipment safely [essential]