As a Production Apprentice, you will undertake a comprehensive training programme to learn all the tasks required as a member of our Production teams.\n\nCity: Auchinleck (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 6412 Department: Production\n\nPlease note: You must be at least 18 years old by\u202F 31 \u202FDecember\u202F2026 to be eligible for this apprenticeship. From January\u202F2027, the role requires working a rotating 12-hour shift pattern (06:00â18:00 and 18:00â06:00). Apprentices under 18 cannot legally undertake night or industrial work.\n\nWe Offer\nThe 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.\n\nOther benefits include:\nA competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).\nPrivate Health Cash Plan.\nAn annual Christmas bonus and gift.\nAnnual lifestyle and wellbeing checks. \nThe chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.\n23 days holiday.\nAn environmental and sustainability focused employer.\nTailored training and career development opportunities.\nThe opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.\nOn-site restaurant.\nAccess to free fruit on a weekly basis.\nFree parking in staff car park. What you will be doing\nYou will work towards an SCQF Level 2 in Wood and Timber Industries, spending your time on site supported by external training providers.\nDuring this time, you will shadow experienced Production Operators in all areas of the Production department, whilst helping to achieve optimum plant utilisation and efficiency.\nYou will also be required to work on a range of projects across the site and prepare short presentations on your progress.\nAttend other locations across EGGER UK. What we need from you\nFor 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:\nGood Standard of secondary education with National 5 qualifications or equivalent in Maths/Applications of Maths and English.\nBasic standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).