Production Apprentice Level 3 – SAICA Paper
Qualification Requirements
5 GCSE’s including Maths, English and Science at grade 4/C or above
Salary – £20,000 per annum
Reviews every 6 months with salary increasing by £2000 each review if the apprentices meets al the necessary requirements both in the workplace and in college.
Benefits
- Holiday Allowance – 24 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays. Able to book 3 x floating days after 1 years’ service which increases to 6 days after 3 years’ service
- Pension – Employee %4.5, Employer 4.5%
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay
- Eyecare
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Onsite Canteen
- Onsite Parking
- Paid Sick Leave
- Death in Service amount
- Employee recognition/awards
Location – 144 Manchester Road, Carrington, M31 4QN
Working Hours
Shift Pattern working 4 on (2 x 12 hour days, 2 x 12 hour nights) 6 days off.
If on days, Monday to Friday.
Duration – 27 months
Start Date – August 2025
Interview Date –Â TBC
Closing Date for Applications – 24th March 2025
To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [email protected] for assistance
Next Steps
Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.
The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview.
Job Description
Apprentices will receive training to carry out the following activities in all areas of the Paper Mill:
- Comply with Safety, Quality and Environment regulations and company policy
- Ensure good housekeeping in all production areas
- Participate in the investigation of events that occur, identifying opportunities for improvements in installations/procedures and putting into practice the actions that are defined
- Form part of the site emergency response team
- Carry out daily Total Preventative Maintenance checks to ensure associated plant is running at its optimum and any anomalies are identified and resolved in a timely manner
- Support the Level 1 Operator in performing the production programme in accordance with production targets, complying with the quality specifications set whilst achieving the greatest overall efficiency possible
- Carry out plant cleaning and maintenance work during scheduled monthly, annual or general downtimes in line with the instructions of the Shift Manager
- Monitor and control all aspects of the paper making process
- Carry out daily work programmes as assigned by the shift manager
Candidate Requirements
Skills required
- Problem solving skills
- Strong team worker with high levels of independence
- Good use of initiative
- Good computer literacy is essential
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
Training To Be Delivered
Qualification to be delivered: Diploma in Understanding Process Industry Manufacturing
Apprenticeship Standard:Â Process Industry Manufacturing Technician
Training Provider:Â Cogent Skills
Delivery model:Â Online
Future Prospects
Progression to permanent Level 2 Operator which can then lead to Level 1 Operator. Following this, potential future roles could be Shift Engineer, Shift Manager or Process Engineer.
Level 2 Operator; £43,000
Level 1 Operator; £47,700
Shift Engineer; £50,000+
Shift Manager; £55,000+
Process Engineer; £50,000+
Things To Be Considered
Working will be done on shifts.
About SAICA Paper
Our state-of-the-art production facilities allow us to manufacture a range of high-performance papers that can be converted into advanced packaging in terms of strength and design. In addition, our range of 100% recycled papers allows you to optimise your production processes and minimise your costs.
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