Process industry manufacturing technician apprenticeship - Alpek Polyester UK

This is very much a ‘hands-on’ role and, under supervision, your responsibilities will include:

Working safely in a high-hazard environment, under highly regulated conditions, wearing safety equipment, as directed, and complying with all health, safety and environmental policies and procedures at all times Working in varied conditions, inside and outside, on two process plants or in associated process control rooms assisting in the start-up, operation and shut-down of plant systems Monitoring, inspecting and controlling plant conditions to ensure plant systems and processes are operating within operational parameters, making adjustments to maximise plant efficiency, minimise cost, meet environmental compliance and ensure product specification Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining the equipment in accordance with operational instructions Resolving and reporting, or escalating, process, quality, health and safety, environment, and operating environment issues when operating out of normal parameters Working alongside the plant engineering and maintenance personnel to conduct first-line routine maintenance and testing of process and plant equipment Conducting handover responsibilities - receiving information from or providing information to other shifts or maintenance teams Completing process documentation

You will be required to work 12-hour shifts on plants running 365-day operations (after a period of foundation training and where working time regulations allow).

This is an exciting time, and a fantastic opportunity, to embark on a hands-on career with Alpek Polyester UK Ltd, a leading global company within the industrial sciences sector.

Training:

Block release - : The first 12 months of the apprenticeship will be spent full time at Hartlepool College of Further Education (HCFE) to complete the foundation training and qualification, with a minimum 2 weeks of site placements. This will be followed by 24 months of hands-on, onsite training at Alpek Polyester, with regular support and guidance visits from your HCFE assessor, and an end-point assessment. Any further agreed study in years two and three will be through day release.

Training Outcome:

This role is part of our talent planning for the future, and, for the right people, we are looking to continue to develop the apprentices upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Subject to satisfactory completion of the apprenticeship, candidates may be considered for any available permanent positions.

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 :
During Year 1 the hours will vary but on average will be Monday – Friday, 9 am–5pm. On site 40 hours per week; annualised over a 12-hour shift pattern, covering 365 days Some overtime may be required at certain times. 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative