Apprentice Process Operator - PB Kent

Organise intake & storage of all raw materials and monitor stock levels to ensure effective containment, material quality and accuracy Ensure the production plan is continuously tracked to comply with production schedules Supervise the formulation & mixing of products to achieve accurate and uniform product consistency Monitor & control the operation of the herbicide intake system to control safety, consistency and quality Operate the process plant to safely & efficiently produce quality granular products Monitor and adjust process parameters in order to sustain reliable plant operation Inspect, maintain & clean all plant equipment to keep up safety, quality and operational standards Promote and sustain a high level of housekeeping to create a safe and efficient working area Generate reports on production, material usage and equipment operation to effectively transfer information through the business Continually assess plant and system operations to identify potential performance improvements Carry out plant changeovers to maintain availability and safeguard start-up consistency Regularly test products for size distribution, moisture content and general quality in order to establish efficient process settings and meet customer requirements Control and record waste usage to reduce operating costs and impact to the environment Carry out statutory site inspections and audits in-line with safety, environmental and quality system procedures Assess hazards & risks for all work carried out (including contractor’s work) and issue Permit-to-Work documents accordingly so as to safely control all activities in the work area Act as site responsible person out of hours to continue effective operation of the site, make sure the site is secure and deal with any incidents Issue equipment spares, PPE and supplies to support efficient use and control of company resources Contribute to project development and implementation to produce optimum business improvements

Training:
Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard Training will be delivered as a blended mixture of online and in-person learning

Training Outcome:
This will lead to Process Operator role. There is scope for progression. An operator has recently moved into a day role providing operational and engineering support Salary as an operator is £37000 (£16.96/hr)

Employer Description:
As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative