Working under supervision you will work towards being responsible for the following tasks:
Carrying out checks and maintenance outlined within Planned, Preventative Maintenance
Carry out repair fault diagnosis breakdown on belts chains drivers, safety checks
Servicing of equipment repair & replacement
Carry out reasonable instructions Ensure Health and Safety standards are maintained show due diligence
Comply with company policies and procedures
Carry out reasonable requests to meet the needs of the business
Working alongside experienced and qualified staff you will learn the core skills
Working under supervision you will work towards being responsible for a range of tasks including
Training Outcome:
Apprenticeship may lead to permanent employment.
Further in-house and external training and development available.
Potential L4 / HNC for the right candidate at the right time.
Employer Description:
Aintree Plastics have over 25 years experience extruding and converting polythene films to the Industrial and the Food & Beverage markets. We have been supplying polythene materials to the packaging industry since 1995 and Aintree Plastics is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of recyclable plastic films and liners. We are Carbon Neutral.
Working Hours :Starting at 38 hours per week and move to 42 as the apprenticeship progresses.
½ hour unpaid lunch
8:00am- 4.30pm Monday to Thursday.
8:00am- 2.30pm Friday.
Start date with Aintree Plastics 24-08-2026
Start date with NWTC September 2026Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Strong focus-Health & Safety,Prioritise work/tasks,Positive can do attitude,Enthusiastic.,Trustworthy,Integrity & respect,Willingness to learn & adapt,Tenacious,Good interpersonal skills,Excellent Tech attitude,Practically minded,Good technical awareness,Hands on approach,Good work ethic....Read more...
Assist with monitoring production processes to ensure output meet quality, cost and delivery targets
Carry out routine inspections, testing and basic trouble shooting under supervision
Support continuous improvement activities, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and enhance product quality
Read an interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation
Assist with the set-up and changeover of production equipment
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production and quality data
Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures at all times
Work collaboratively with production, quality and engineering colleagues
Experience at company
Moulding and Forming
Trainee Design and Mould Forming
5-axis CNC
Bending (Heat Method)
Fabrication
General Production
Graphics
Vat forming
Laser cutting
ZUND single axis CNC machine
Assembly
Exposure to modern plastics manufacturing processes and equipment
Training:This is a Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support apprenticeship, delivered over a 42-month period.
The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge WS9 8UG, 2.5 days a week for the first 14-months. Please ensure you are able to travel to this address as well as to the company address.Training Outcome:Further qualifications can be offered to the right candidate who shows aptitude.Employer Description:We are a leading UK plastic parts manufacturer specialising in plastic fabrication, thermoforming, drape forming and vacuum forming solutions for a wide range of sectors including automotive, medical, industrial, and retail. Since 1969, Wrights Plastics has delivered high-quality, value-engineered precision plastic parts, components, and products for a wide range of clients across many sectors including automotive, medical, industrial, and retail.Working Hours :At company 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday. 1.30pm finish on Fridays.
College hours will differ.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Willing to learn,Safety conscious,Adaptable,Self- motivated,Enthusiastic,Practically minded,Committed....Read more...
Operating 5 axis CNC routing machines
Setting CNC machines for production
Loading and selecting CNC programs
Setting and changing cutting tools
Setting fixtures and accurately positioning components
Trimming and machining vacuum formed plastic components
Understanding engineering drawings and dimensions
Using measuring equipment to check finished components
Carrying out first off and production quality checks
Identifying and reporting machining or quality issues
Understanding different plastic materials and how they machine
Basic CNC machine maintenance and daily checks
Safe working practices around CNC machinery
Working with our CAD/CAM and production teams to understand how components progress from design through to manufacture
Training:
Training will take place at Printworks Campus, Leeds.
You will be required to attend college one day per week.
Training Outcome:
Permanent position available following successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to performance, attendance and timekeeping
Employer Description:Founded in 1967, The Vacform Group brings over 50 years of expertise in vacuum forming and plastics manufacturing.
We specialise in innovative thermoformed plastic products for industries such as automotive, building & construction, aerospace and medical, delivering high-quality, cutting-edge solutionWorking Hours :Monday to Friday
8:30am- 5.00pmSkills: 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....Read more...
Van Driver – Swansea – Earn £12.71 p/h – Immediate Start – Apply Now!Ignition Driver Recruitment are looking for Van Drivers in Swansea to work with our client, who operate the most technologically advanced site anywhere in the world for processing flat panel displays and e-waste plastics all under one roof. Their state-of-the-art technology dismantles and separates recyclable and non-recyclable materials from TVs, laptops and monitors.You will be driving a luton box van, collecting waste from local Council locations (including fridges, TV's etc) using a sack cart. You will be required to handball items up to 20/30kg. Employee Benefits:Competitive Salary: £12.71 p/hImmediate Starts: Begin earning immediatelyWeekly Pay: Payday every FridayOvertime Opportunities: Boost your earningsProfessional Development: 24 hours support from the ignition teamShifts: Any 5 of 7 days a week including 1 weekend dayStart Bands: 07:00 start timeRoles & Responsibilities:Driving a Luton Box Van Collecting electrical waste from Council locationsHandballing items that weigh up to 30kg Working Hours:Working days are Monday to Friday and shifts are usually 07:00 - 17:00. There is no weekend working required. About you:You will have your UK Driver Driving Licence, with no more than 6 points. Interested?Apply today!....Read more...
Job Title: Van Driver Location: Bridgend Pay Rate: Earn £12.71 p/hIgnition Driver Recruitment are looking for Van Drivers in Bridgend to work with our client, who operate the most technologically advanced site anywhere in the world for processing flat panel displays and e-waste plastics all under one roof. Their state-of-the-art technology dismantles and separates recyclable and non-recyclable materials from TVs, laptops and monitors.You will be driving a luton box van, collecting waste from local Council locations (including fridges, TV's etc) using a sack cart. You will be required to handball items up to 20/30kg. Employee Benefits:Competitive Salary: £12.21 p/hImmediate Starts: Begin earning immediatelyWeekly Pay: Payday every FridayOvertime Opportunities: Boost your earningsProfessional Development: 24 hours support from the ignition teamShifts: Any 5 of 7 days a week including 1 weekend dayStart Bands: 08:00 start timeRoles & Responsibilities:Driving a Luton Box Van Collecting electrical waste from Council locationsHandballing items that weigh up to 30kg Working Hours:Working days are Monday to Friday and shifts are usually 08:00 - 17:00. There is no weekend working required. About you:You will have your UK Driver Driving Licence, with no more than 6 points. Interested?Apply today!....Read more...
Reporting to the senior engineer, the vacancy will require the candidate to:
Set up, run and adjust conventional and CNC machines (milling, turning, grinding) to produce complex parts
Read and analyse engineering drawings, specifications, and digital work instructions
Measure finished parts using precision equipment like micrometres and vernier callipers to ensure correct tolerances
Select, secure, and monitor cutting tools and work-holding devices
Maintain a clean workspace
Perform daily safety checks
Follow strict health and safety protocols
Training:The candidate will follow a Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship programme and study towards a full Level 3 Machining Technician.
This training will be structured and delivered by Cheshire College - South & West. If the candidate does not hold GCSE grades A*-C (9-4) or equivalent, they may be required to complete a Level 2 Functional Skill in the relevant subject.Training Outcome:Full-time CNC/conventional machinist role is available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Machfab Engineering Limited provides high quality engineering services to a wide range of clients, including the Automotive, Aerospace, Plastics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Petro-Chemical, Off-Shore and various other Manufacturing Industries.
The company offers general & precision engineering plus tooling solutions from design through to manufacture.
Regional reputation has been built upon a culture of innovation, quality product development, technical excellence & customer service.
Established in 2004, we serve industries both local and afar with high specification sub-contract components.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday - 7:30am - 2pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Reliable....Read more...
Textile Machine Operative – Mirfield
£14.18 per hourMonday–Friday | Rotating Double Days06:15–14:15 / 14:15–22:15Aqumen Recruitment is looking for Machine Operatives to join an established textile manufacturer in Mirfield.This is a great opportunity for someone with production or machinery experience — or strong mechanical aptitude — who wants to develop into a skilled machine operator.Full training is provided.What You’ll Be Doing
Operate specialist textile machinery.Monitor machine performance and production flow.Carry out quality checks.Make basic adjustments once trained.Identify faults and report technical issues.Complete production records accurately.Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.Work to production, quality and efficiency targets.
What We’re Looking For
You should be:
Reliable and punctual.Mechanically or technically minded.Comfortable working around machinery.Able to follow instructions and procedures.Quality focused with good attention to detail.Confident working independently once trained.Able to work both rotating shifts.
Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience is highly desirable, particularly within:Textiles | Engineering | Packaging | Plastics | Print | Food Production | CNC | Extrusion | General ManufacturingDirect textile experience is not essential.Training & Progression
You’ll receive full machine-specific training, with your pay increasing as you develop your skills and competence.There are also opportunities to progress into multi-skilled, Team Leader and Supervisor roles.Important
You must be able to reliably travel to Mirfield for the 06:15 start and work both shifts:06:15–14:1514:15–22:15If you are reliable, technically minded and looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing, apply today.Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.....Read more...
Textile Technical Operative – Mirfield
£14.18 per hourMonday–Friday | Rotating Double Days06:15–14:15 / 14:15–22:15Aqumen Recruitment is looking for Machine Operatives to join an established textile manufacturer in Mirfield.This is a great opportunity for someone with production or machinery experience — or strong mechanical aptitude — who wants to develop into a skilled machine operator.Full training is provided.What You’ll Be Doing
Operate specialist textile machinery.Monitor machine performance and production flow.Carry out quality checks.Make basic adjustments once trained.Identify faults and report technical issues.Complete production records accurately.Maintain high safety and housekeeping standards.Work to production, quality and efficiency targets.
What We’re Looking For
You should be:
Reliable and punctual.Mechanically or technically minded.Comfortable working around machinery.Able to follow instructions and procedures.Quality focused with good attention to detail.Confident working independently once trained.Able to work both rotating shifts.
Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience is highly desirable, particularly within:Textiles | Engineering | Packaging | Plastics | Print | Food Production | CNC | Extrusion | General ManufacturingDirect textile experience is not essential.Training & Progression
You’ll receive full machine-specific training, with your pay increasing as you develop your skills and competence.There are also opportunities to progress into multi-skilled, Team Leader and Supervisor roles.Important
You must be able to reliably travel to Mirfield for the 06:15 start and work both shifts:06:15–14:1514:15–22:15If you are reliable, technically minded and looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing, apply today.Aqumen Recruitment is operating as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.....Read more...
Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias
Location: HullSalary: £47,916.56 per annumContract: Permanent, full-timeShift pattern: 4 on, 4 off – 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 offThe Opportunity
Aqumen Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established global manufacturer to recruit an experiencede Electrical Maintenance Engineer for its Hull site.You will provide planned and reactive maintenance across automated production equipment, helping to reduce downtime, improve reliability and maintain safe, efficient operations.This role suits a qualified engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills who is looking for stability, technical variety and further development.Key Responsibilities
Complete planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.Respond quickly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.Work with PLC-controlled equipment, drives, inverters, motors and sensors.Improve machine availability and overall equipment performance.Record maintenance activity using CMMS and TPM systems.Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements.Support engineering projects and continuous improvement activity.Work closely with production, quality and operational teams.Contribute to risk assessments and safety documentation.Ensure all work meets health, safety and environmental standards.Support and share knowledge with colleagues.
Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.Maintenance experience within manufacturing, production or processing.Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.Experience with drives, inverters, motors, sensors and control systems.Experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery.Ability to read and amend engineering drawings.Proactive approach to maintenance and reliability.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Flexibility to work the advertised shift pattern.
Desirable Experience
Automated or high-volume manufacturing.Plastics, packaging, FMCG or process environments.CMMS and TPM systems.Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.Root-cause analysis and improvement projects.
Benefits
£47,916.56 annual salaryPermanent employmentPredictable 4-on, 4-off shift patternCompany pensionLife insuranceFree onsite parkingCycle to Work schemeWellness programmeTechnical training and developmentOpportunities to support engineering improvements
Apply Today
Applications are welcomed from multi-skilled engineers, electrical maintenance engineers and electrically biased manufacturing engineers with strong industrial fault-finding experience.Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your qualifications, manufacturing background and experience with machinery and control systems.Aqumen Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.....Read more...
Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer – Electrical Bias
Location: HullSalary: £47,916.56 per annumContract: Permanent, full-timeShift pattern: 4 on, 4 off – 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 offThe Opportunity
Aqumen Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established global manufacturer to recruit an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer for its Hull site.You will provide planned and reactive maintenance across automated production equipment, helping to reduce downtime, improve reliability and maintain safe, efficient operations.This role suits a qualified engineer with strong electrical fault-finding skills who is looking for stability, technical variety and further development.Key Responsibilities
Complete planned preventative maintenance on production machinery.Respond quickly to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.Work with PLC-controlled equipment, drives, inverters, motors and sensors.Improve machine availability and overall equipment performance.Record maintenance activity using CMMS and TPM systems.Identify recurring faults and recommend improvements.Support engineering projects and continuous improvement activity.Work closely with production, quality and operational teams.Contribute to risk assessments and safety documentation.Ensure all work meets health, safety and environmental standards.Support and share knowledge with colleagues.
Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification.Maintenance experience within manufacturing, production or processing.Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.Experience with drives, inverters, motors, sensors and control systems.Experience fault-finding on PLC-controlled machinery.Ability to read and amend engineering drawings.Proactive approach to maintenance and reliability.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Flexibility to work the advertised shift pattern.
Desirable Experience
Automated or high-volume manufacturing.Plastics, packaging, FMCG or process environments.CMMS and TPM systems.Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement.Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.Root-cause analysis and improvement projects.
Benefits
£47,916.56 annual salaryPermanent employmentPredictable 4-on, 4-off shift patternCompany pensionLife insuranceFree onsite parkingCycle to Work schemeWellness programmeTechnical training and developmentOpportunities to support engineering improvements
Apply Today
Applications are welcomed from multi-skilled engineers, electrical maintenance engineers and electrically biased manufacturing engineers with strong industrial fault-finding experience.Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your qualifications, manufacturing background and experience with machinery and control systems.Aqumen Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.....Read more...
