Apprentice in Advanced Materials

You will develop into a multi-skilled operator, taking ownership of process stages from material intake to finished product, across a diverse range of composite tapes and sheet materials.​

By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be expected to:

Prepare, set up, operate, and complete precision slitting of composite materials, including carbon fibre and glass fibre prepreg tapes, using advanced and specialist machinery. You will follow Bindatex's manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs), paying close attention to material specifications, customer requirements, and strict quality controls.​

Follow all Bindatex health and safety policies, including correct selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.), safe and accurate use of slitting and winding equipment, safe stopping/resetting of high-speed machines, and maintenance of a clean, organised work area in line with 5 key principles we will train you on. Proper waste handling and safe disposal of materials in accordance with environmental and regulatory guidelines are essential.​

Contribute to ongoing improvement efforts within the manufacturing operation by participating in lean initiatives, visual management, and problem-solving activities. You will use continuous improvement tools to optimise process flows, reduce waste, and drive efficiency in both manual and automated slitting operations.​

Carry out comprehensive quality checks at every stage of production, ensuring cut tapes and finished spools meet aerospace and customer standards. You will highlight, record, and help resolve any defects or concerns, working to uphold Bindatex’s commitment to zero-defect delivery and industry-leading turnaround times.

Training:

Training will be on site at the employers' location. However, you may be asked to attend workshop sessions delivered at Alliance Learning Training Centre, Horwich Business Park, Chorley New Rd, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5UE.

Training Outcome:

Full-time role for the ideal candidate.

Employer Description:

WHAT WE DO

Bindatex Advanced Materials Cutting is an ISO 9001 Certified company which specialises in the precision cutting of ‘difficult to cut’ materials.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Your enquiry will always be dealt with by a dedicated slitting and sheeting specialist.

INVESTMENT

Bindatex constantly re-invests in machinery and processes to provide market leading composite formatting services. We are an approved supplier to major thermoplastic and thermoset manufacturers.

OUR HISTORY

Bindatex was formed in 2004 to service the traditional but demanding world of book binding and printing.

It soon became apparent that Bindatex’s capability in cutting difficult to handle materials could be applied in different industries including the growing composite sector.

Bindatex went on to pioneer the precision slitting of narrow width composite tapes for AFP applications.

We are now able to offer a complete range of cutting services including but not limited to

precision slitting to widths as low as 3mm
traverse wound spooling
micrometer slitting / kiss cutting
sheet cutting
die cutting
flake/chopped fibre production

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday, 6am-2pm including a paid 30mins break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Time keeping skills,Reliability,Willingness to learn