Manufacturing Apprentice

Do you want to work for a progressive organisation with a good history, who makes a product that our customers want and need. Are you looking to establish a career in manufacturing? Then look no further this could be the job for you. Our apprenticeship provides valuable on-the-job training and experience combined with studying for several qualifications including Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician standard and Level 2 and 3 in paper making.

As a manufacturing apprentice, you will be learning all aspects of the paper making process to become a fully competent manufacturing operative at the end of the 3-year apprenticeship.

This manufacturing apprentice role will enable you to learn the skills required to be able to assist the production department, resources, and systems to ensure the company maintains a high-quality product, always in line with company policies, regulatory standards, and statutory guidelines / deadlines.

At the end of the 3-year apprenticeship with the training provided and qualifications achieved we expect that you will become fully competent in being a manufacturing operative and be able to complete the following duties:

• Set up different machines.
• Run the machine to create a pulp that will be used to produce paper.
• Complete quality and productivity checks.
• Undertake routine maintenance while maintaining safety and reliability standards and working as part of a team.

The apprenticeship would initially be a day-based role, working Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm. At some point during your apprenticeship, you may be expected to work on shifts (6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am).

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

• GCSE English (Grade level 9-5) essential
• GCSE Math (Grade level 9-5) essential
• GCSE Science (Grade level 9-5) essential
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Good communication skills
• Organisational skills
• Problem-solver
• Good team working