Process Technician Advanced Apprenticeship – Venator

Cogent Skills is working with Venator to recruit 3 Apprentice Production Technicians to join their shift operations team, working on a top tier COMAH manufacturing site in Hartlepool. As part of a team of technicians, you will be responsible for providing a flexible resource for a number of production areas.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Cogent Skills is working with Venator to recruit 3 Apprentice Production Technicians to join Venator’s growing team. The Production Technician Apprentices will be fully trained to be a flexible resource to operate in a number of production areas, in addition to providing essential specialist skills.

As a Production Technician, you will:

• Perform all duties in compliance with all Venator Corporate and Venator Pigments EHS, business conduct policies, guidelines and the local site Life Saving Rules at all times. Complete all Corporate Compliance training.
• Monitor and control the operation of process plants to ensure that process parameters are maintained within accepted limits.
• Analyse minor processing and equipment problems in order effect solutions.
• Control the offloading of raw materials from external suppliers into the plant, and the loading of intermediate product from the plant into Road Tankers prior to transport.
• Take samples of process intermediates and carry out on plant testing as required by quality control systems.
• Advise and brief Senior Technicians on emerging plant situations and manage process upsets in a safe, timely and effective manner.
• Ensure completion of scheduled surveys and reports including standard work activities, check sheets etc.
• Prepare the plant for Intrusive Maintenance via completion of the appropriate isolation and preparation procedures in line with our Safe Systems of Work.
• Contribute to the development of procedures/ work instructions and continuous improvement activities.

The Apprentices will follow the employer-led Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which will combine practical, technical and behavioural training with theoretical knowledge of relevant science and technology.

At Venator, we know that it is people that make a difference in business. That’s why we take the time to recruit the right people – then regularly invest in our recruits’ professional development to ensure they reach their full potential. It’s a formula that works.

Have you got what it takes to be part of our team?

ABOUT VENATOR

Venator is a leading global chemical company dedicated to the development and manufacture of titanium dioxide pigments and performance additives. Worldwide we operate 27 facilities and employ more than 4,500 people, who serve customers in more than 110 countries.

Our broad and versatile portfolio of leading pigments and additives includes many well-known brand names and industry-leading products.

Venator’s products are used as intelligent ingredients in thousands of everyday items including coatings, plastics, cosmetics, paper, pharmaceuticals, fibres, films, inks, catalysts, concrete, building materials and in water purification.

Every day, around the world, you’ll find our pigments and additives hard at work in a range of products including a small selection below:

Paint and coating formulations – delivering colour, gloss and better overall coverage

Clothes – boosting the strength and durability of man-made fibres

Cars – reducing nitrogen oxides from engine exhausts

Mobile devices – improving the performance of tiny ceramic components

Cosmetics and skin care products – adding opacity, colour, radiance, staying power and UV protection

Plastics – providing colour, heat-resistance and weather proofing attributes

Inks – creating a consistent, high quality finish.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Skills:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, using a full range of skills – questioning, listening, checking
• Work and interact effectively within a team
• Practical – works well with hands
• Time management and ability to complete work accurately to schedule
• Ability to handle change and respond to change management processes

Analytical thinker with ability to approach problems in a logical manner

Personal qualities:

• Works well with a variety of different people as part of a team
• Enthusiastic individual who has a high level of personal pride in their work
• Completes tasks thoroughly and pays attention to detail
• Positive attitude and results focused
• Willingness to learn

Aptitude and passion for ‘hands on’ learning

TRAINING TO BE DELIVERED

Apprenticeship Standard: Process Industry Manufacturing Technician

Training Provider: Hartlepool College of Further Education

Qualification: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Process Technology

Delivery Model: The Apprentices will study full time at Hartlepool College of Further Education for the first (foundation) year, with a minimum of two on site placement weeks.  Any further agreed study in years two and three will be through day release.

FUTURE PROSPECTS

This role is part of our talent planning for the future and, for the right person, we are looking to continue to develop the Apprentice upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship. Subject to satisfactory completion of the Apprenticeship, candidates will be considered for any available permanent positions.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

The Apprentice must be able to travel to the place of work (Hartlepool College or Venator site). Times of work may vary and may, for limited periods, include night shifts and weekend work.

Cogent Skills is managing the recruitment process in partnership with Venator. The successful candidates will be employed by Cogent Skills Services but will undertake all on-job learning with Venator. To ensure fairness and equality of opportunity all applications must be made by completing the application on the Cogent Skills Apprenticeship portal. Those who have previously expressed an interest in opportunities with Venator must also apply in this way.

We can’t consider you for this position if you have a Level 3 Diploma in Process Technology.