Production Technician Apprenticeship - Forbo Flooring Systems

Opportunity for 2 x production technician apprentices at Forbo Flooring Systems on a Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship in conjunction with Cogent Skills…
Location: Lancashire

Opportunity for 2 x production technician apprentices at Forbo Flooring Systems on a Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship in conjunction with Cogent Skills Apprenticeships

Qualification Requirements
GCSE English & GCSE Maths grade C/4 or above

Salary - Minimum Apprenticeship Wage

Benefits

  • Holiday Allowance - 26 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays

  • Pension - Employee 7%, Employer 7%

  • Bonus Scheme

Location - Forbo Flooring UK Ltd, Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8AL

Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm with 60 minute lunch break.

Duration - 27 months

Start Date - 1st September 2026

Interview Date - TBC

Closing Date for Applications - 29th May 2026

To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. Once you submit, you will receive an email to verify your email address that will then submit your application to us. If you do not receive an email confirming your application, please check with us that this has been submitted.

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


Job Description

You will be responsible for producing carpet tiles and entrance floor matting from incoming raw materials to finished goods, operating machinery and processes, comply to health and safety procedures, inline quality checks, FLT driving.


Candidate Requirements

Skills/Personal Qualities

  • Enthusiastic

  • Reliable

  • Eager to learn

  • Motivated and curious people who have an appetite for both technical and person growth

  • Good communication

  • Teamwork skills

  • A proactive approach & willingness to take initiative


Training To Be Delivered

Qualification to be delivered: Process Industry Manufacturing Diploma Level 3

Apprenticeship Standard: Process Industry Manufacturing Technician

Training Provider: Cogent Skills

Delivery model: Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online


Future Prospects

Following successful completion of this apprenticeship, you would be eligible for Full-time employment and career progression opportunities.

Things To Be Considered

Shift work may be required in the future


About Forbo Flooring Systems

Forbo Flooring Systems is a global player in high-quality commercial flooring & total flooring solutions that include Linoleum, Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Tiles, Flocked Flooring, Carpet Tiles and Entrance Flooring Systems. We focus on environmentally friendly, functional and design-orientated luxury flooring.

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About this role

Department
Manufacturing
Locations
Lancashire
Forbo Flooring UK Ltd, Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8AL
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Closing Date
29th May 2026
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Contact

Dylan Bailey
Recruitment Co-ordinator
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