Job Description
As a Production Apprentice, you will undertake a comprehensive training programme to learn all the tasks required as a member of our Production teams.
City: Auchinleck (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6412 Department: Production
Please note: You must be at least 18 years old by 31 December 2026 to be eligible for this apprenticeship. From January 2027, the role requires working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern (06:00–18:00 and 18:00–06:00). Apprentices under 18 cannot legally undertake night or industrial work.
What you will be doing...
- You will work towards an SCQF Level 2 in Wood and Timber Industries, spending your time on site supported by external training providers.
- During this time, you will shadow experienced Production Operators in all areas of the Production department, whilst helping to achieve optimum plant utilisation and efficiency.
- You will also be required to work on a range of projects across the site and prepare short presentations on your progress.
- Attend other locations across EGGER UK.
What we need from you...
- For all our apprenticeships, we are looking for self-motivated learners with excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with a range of departments. You will also need the following:
- Good Standard of secondary education with National 5 qualifications or equivalent in Maths/Applications of Maths and English.
- Basic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
We Offer
The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in East Ayrshire; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.
Other benefits include:
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- Private Health Cash Plan.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 23 days holiday.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- On-site restaurant.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in staff car park.
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361