Manufacturing Apprentice (Lancaster)

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

Role

This manufacturing apprentice role will enable you to learn the skills required 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 as a manufacturing operative and be able to complete the following duties:

• Set up different machines.
• Run the machine to create 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 8 am - 4.30 pm. At some point during your apprenticeship, you may be expected to work on shifts (6 am - 6 pm or 6 pm - 6 am).

Competencies and skills required

• 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

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 papermaking.