Apprentice Process Technician

The business is looking for an apprentice to train alongside our existing experienced team of Process Operators. As an apprentice you will study a range of programmes working towards a Process Industry Manufacturing Technician L3 Apprenticeship standard, covering a variety of skills and qualifications while earning a wage and completing invaluable practical skills in industry. You will be working alongside a mentor and assisting the experienced process shift team with the following duties:

Main Duties and responsibilities:

Start up and shutdown the plant process as per operating procedures Operating the plant and process within the set production and safety parameters Take samples as per the sampling schedule and procedure Complete daily logs and make notes of operational events and communicate to the Shift Team Leader and oncoming shift team Assist in the commissioning of new plant and equipment Carry out permit to work isolations, de-isolations Report any Health and Safety issues/incidents via the CATS reporting system Report any Engineering issues via the MAXIMO work order system Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained on plant.

Other responsibilities:

Ensure correct stock control of any raw materials used on plant Ensure control of emergency equipment and PPE in the area Ensure correct control of any waste streams and assist in the management of the controlled waste zone

Initially you will be based at the CATCH facility (Immingham) followed by being on site following a shift pattern, however whilst apprentices are required to work both day and night shift, individual arrangements will be provided to facilitate day release for college attendance if required.

Transport to the college is provided and there are two pick up points: Hull Bus Station, Humber Bridge. Following block training at CATCH you will be based at the Hull plant, Saltend, Hedon, Hull, HU12 8DS.

There will be some working at height and in confined spaces, with PPE required when working with chemicals, this is a 24/7 Industry:

This position will involve shift work once initial training is undertaken and agreed shift allowances will be paid at this time.

*New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up to date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails. Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.

Training:

During this three-year programme, you will undertake 'off the job' training at Catch Training Centre, Stallingborough for the first 10 months followed by remaining duration onsite where you will receive specific on the job training by experienced mentor/supervisor/line manager.

You will also be supported by a dedicated assessor who will guide and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.

You will undertake the Process Industry Manufacturing Technician L3 Standard Apprenticeship, and you will be required to undertake an end-point assessment.

Apprentices must complete a level 3 or 4 qualification in a science or technology discipline relevant to their occupation prior to completing the apprenticeship’s end-point assessment.

Successful achievement of the end-point assessment will lead to final certification of the apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Progression to Process Technician/Shift Team Leader and beyond subject to performance.

Employer Description:
SoarnoL™ (EVOH) is produced in Europe at Mitsubishi Chemical UK facility in Hull, UK. Additional facilities are located in Japan and America. Formally Nippon Gohsei UK Limited, now part of the Mitsubishi Chemical global Company.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 (1/2-hour lunch break)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience