Apprentice Process Operator

Overview

We are looking for Apprentice Process Operators to join our Manufacturing Team. With big ambitions for the future there has never been a better time to join Victrex. You ll receive first-class on the job training from a dedicated team, whilst earning a competitive salary and an industry recognised qualification.

This opportunity is much more than a job – it is a development programme that has all the hallmarks to kickstart your career within a business with an exciting agenda. You will be joining a community of apprentices who have the ability to drive positive change through the work they do on the job, and shaping a culture where everybody at Victrex thrives.

Whether you are interested in joining one of our Employee Representation Groups (ERG s), becoming an ally, or supporting our STEM agenda, we ll support you with your goals.

As a Process Operator Apprentice, you will attend a day release programme with our training provider Blackpool & the Fylde College, gaining a qualification as a Process Industry Manufacturing Technician. You will learn basic manufacturing and craft skills, giving you a foundation to progress. Technicians run and maintain processes, ensure quality, resolve issues, follow safety and environmental procedures, keep records, and prepare equipment for maintenance.

They also support risk assessments, improvements, and audits.

On site, you will be based within our Operations teams where you will undertake more formal in-house training for the duration of the manufacturing focussed programme.

Here are a few examples of what our Process Operators do:

• Operate the manufacturing process to the required quality and safety standards and relevant operating procedures.
• Work closely with the process team and interact with other departments like laboratory, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, and warehouse. You may also engage with external contacts, including customers, service providers and regulators.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and production schedules while adhering to external manufacturing regulations for safety, sustainability, and compliance. You may need to wear specialist PPE, such as safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, suits, footwear, or breathing apparatus.
• Work alone or in a team, and be responsible for the quality and accuracy of your work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain required standards of plant housekeeping to ensure safe and efficient working practices.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to support wider continuous improvement activities.

This Apprenticeship will give you an industry recognised qualification with many of our apprentices going on to additional study. The duration of this Apprenticeship Programme is 36 months and, if successful, you will join our 2026 Apprenticeship Intake in September.

To be eligible for this programme we need you to have achieved or be on course for 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and a Science at Grade C/4 or above. We are also looking for the following skills and personal qualities:

• Communication Skills
• IT Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Organisation Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Logical Thinking
• Team working
• Taking Initiative

We pay our apprentices a competitive wage at Victrex – whilst you are in training you will be rewarded as your skills grow. Your salary will increase on your journey to becoming a skilled and competent tradesperson, and you will be rewarded accordingly.

Apart from a great base salary, you will be enrolled in our company bonus scheme and, if eligible, you will be invited to join our Company Pension Scheme where 5% employee contributions will attract 12% contributions by Victrex.

We offer private medical insurance and provide 29 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 2 additional weeks of leave.

The perks are complemented by our culture – you can read more about it below.

So you ve submitted an application to one of our Apprenticeship Programmes. The Talent Team will review your application in collaboration with the Hiring Manager and Training Providers to determine if you…