Process Operator Apprentice

This apprenticeship will give the successful candidate a step into the world of lean manufacturing, learning about Continuous Improvement methodologies, health & safety, quality management and other key areas of the process.

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

• You will learn how we achieve safe, sustainable and efficient activities by shadowing key teammates and taking part in projects that will also expose you to our quality, continuous improvement, and EHS (environment, health and safety) specialists
• You will gain an understanding of our commercial and support functions, to give you a full insight of how we make it all happen. You will truly appreciate how everything is linked to making our business a success and how you can contribute towards achieving our company goals
• In year two, you will spend more time in the function that closely matches your skillset as well as preference, and develop your Etex career within this area 
• You will be closely supported by the Continuous Improvement Team, who will meticulously plan your induction and apprenticeship programme towards your professional qualification

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Combination of at work alongside college attendance.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There may be an opportunity to apply for the permanent role of Process Operator after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE English Language (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

The role involves heavy lifting, eventually will move to a continental shift based pattern. Ensure you are able to commute to the place of work

About the employer

We are a manufacturer of contruction materials, specifically the Ferrybridge plant manufacturers Plasterboard in a continuous process. We also have locations in Leeds, Newton Aycliffe and Bristol. We are part of a larger group called Etex, which has several other manufacturing sites in the UK and across the globe. The Ferrybridge plant has about 80 staff members, some working a shift pattern and others working a normal week days routine.

Employer

ETEX BUILDING PERFORMANCE LIMITED
https://www.etexgroup.com/en-gb/about-us/

Address

Willow Garth Park
Kirkhaw Lane
Knottingley
WF11 8UL
53.72408
-1.27449