Trainee / Assistant Production Manager
Location: Huddersfield
Duration: Temporary - Permanent
Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm, Friday 8am - 3:30pm (30 mins for lunch and 2 x 10mins breaks during the day)
Pay: £13.21, (review in April 2026 and annually thereafter)
Looking to kick-start or grow your career in production management?
We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established family business that creates bespoke products for schools and nurseries worldwide. This hands-on Trainee / Assistant Production Manager role offers varied, interesting work and clear career progression. If you're proactive, practical, and take pride in what you do, this could be the perfect next step for you!
Key duties:
* Setting daily work schedules and keeping workflow moving through the factory.
* Assisting in the Digital Print room (training provided).
* Supporting printing and coating machines (training provided).
* Preparing materials for upcoming jobs.
Essential competencies:
1. Computer literate (Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop knowledge advantageous)
2. Willingness to learn and develop new skills
3. Excellent communication and telephone manner
4. Strong work ethic, reliability, and positive a...