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Production workers manufacture goods and parts in industries like food and drink, pharmaceuticals, battery technology and engineering.
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
0.7% fewer Production worker (manufacturing) jobs in 2029.
In your local area
As a production worker, your could:
You may need to wear protective clothing.
You could work in a factory or in a warehouse.
Your working environment may be noisy.
You can get into this job through:
You could apply to do an apprenticeship.
Examples include:
These typically take from 1 to 3 years to complete, and are a mix of learning on the job and off-site study.
There are many other apprenticeships available, covering specific manufacturing industries, such as automotive, chemicals and engineering.
You'll usually need:
You could apply for production jobs directly. Some employers may look for GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent qualifications. Experience of production line work would be useful.
You may have to take a test at interview to assess your practical skills.
Forklift truck training could be useful for some jobs.
With experience, you could become a shift supervisor, line manager or move into quality control.