Job Description

Embark on Your Career Journey! Join EGGER UK as a Production Apprentice. Develop Lean Manufacturing expertise, work on diverse projects, and gain exposure to state-of-the-art processes. Receive competitive benefits, training, and the chance to contribute to a sustainable, global organisation. Apply now!
City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6381 Department: Production
The apprenticeship programme will start in summer 2026!
Your Tasks

• You will work towards a Level 2 in Lean Manufacturing Operations, spending your time on site supported by external training providers.
• During this time, you will shadow experienced Production Operators in both Rawboard and Upgrading areas, 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.

Our Requirements
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 GCSEs Level 4 or above in 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 Northumberland; 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.
• 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 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 a secure staff car park.

Applications close 31 January 2026
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing - manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.
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