Colourist and Processing Specialist Apprentice

Develop colour and additive masterbatch and compound formulations to meet the requirements of the customer Liaise professionally with other departments, as required, to support the efficient development and delivery of formulations to meet the customer specification Maintain all internal colour and effect standards. This includes, but is not limited to, physical plaques and electronic use of the photo-spectrometer Support the QC and Production departments to identify and implement solutions to problematic formulations Perform ad-hoc troubleshooting on colour and additive formulations as requested by the Lab Supervisor and Technical Manager Provide colourist and processing support on the Material Trial process, to assess and approve all new colourants, additives and materials, which are brought into the business with a view to using them in the production of customer formulations Support the lab supervisor in the development, implementation, and delivery of standard lab operating procedures

Training:
Training is carried out remotely, with the potential of onsite observations with the employer Weekly taught sessions with additional assignments and monitoring reviews

Training Outcome:
Progression into a Senior Technical Specialist upon completion, with additional benefits and salary review Opportunity to explore other apprenticeships programmes depending on progression pathway (L5 Technician Scientist, L3 Mechatronics, L3 Team Leader)

Employer Description:
Established over a quarter of a century ago, Broadway is a trusted manufacturer of colour and effect masterbatches, additive masterbatches, plastic compounds and rotational moulding powders. Our materials are used in many market sectors and are supplied to plastic moulders across the UK, Europe and beyond. Many household brands have chosen to specify our accurate and consistent colourants for use in the manufacture of their plastic packaging.

Working Hours :
39 hrs per week – Monday to Friday - Days.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience