Multi-Skilled Engineering Operator Apprenticeship

Klockner Pentaplast

Exciting opportunity for a candidate to join the engineering industry working with a dedicated team.

Apprenticeship summary

What will the apprentice be doing?

This role is part of a dedicated cell within a shift team, which includes Thermoforming and Extrusion operations. Working closely with the Operational Team Leader (OTL), the MSO is responsible for first-line maintenance, tool changes within the cell, and process control. In the absence of the OTL, the MSO may also be expected to assume additional responsibilities and provide leadership support as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • HSHE awareness ensuring a zero accident mentality.
  • Quality
  • Productivity
  • Manufacturing performance to plan on a daily basis including resolution of issues
  • Process control and continuous improvement
  • First line maintenance
  • Manage Asset Care to plan
  • Tooling, setting, product changeovers to plan
  • Process documentation
  • Facilitating the training/mentoring of colleagues
  • Team cover on other duties e.g. Machine Operative / Packing
  • Problem solving within the cell
  • Material movement and control
  • Identification and implementation of waste reduction initiatives

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

  • You will attend Castleford College on a day release programme over two acedmemic years, combined with regular onsite visits from a designated assessor

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There may be the opportunity for permanent employment and further study

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

Things to consider

Please note that shortlisted candidate will have to attend a assessment day at the employer location.

About the employer

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) is a plastics manufacturer that is purpose-driven to deliver the sustainable protection of everyday needs. Our experts create innovative films and trays such as blister packaging that provide product safety, help avoid food waste, safeguard medication and medical devices, and protect the integrity of countless durable products with our pharmaceutical packaging. We innovate, design and manufacture for sustainable solutions that our customers use to package and protect products in daily situations around the globe. And we understand our obligation and responsibility to champion a circular economy where plastics are a source of valuable raw material. Founded in 1965, we have 30 plants in 18 countries, and employ around 5,500 people, committed to serving customers worldwide.

Employer

Klockner Pentaplast
https://www.kpfilms.com/en/about-us/

Address

Linpac Wakefield Road Featherstone
Pontefract
WF7 5DE
53.67703
-1.37257