Process Operator Apprenticeship - SAICA Paper
- Employer
- Cogent Skills
- Location
- Carrington, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £16,000 - £28,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 27 Aug 2022
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- Specialism
- Manufacturing
- Sector
- Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Science
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Advanced, Higher
- Start Date
- August
- Duration
- 12-18 months
Saica Paper are looking for 6 enthusiastic Apprentices to operate and maintain the plant to ensure efficient process continuity ensuring all safety, environmental and quality regulations as established by the company are followed.
Salary: £16,000 - £28,000 per annum (salary range explained in advert)
Holiday Entitlement: 24 days + 8 bank holidays (incorporated into rota and included in rest days)
Qualifications Required: GCSE’s grades 5 and above, including Maths, English and Science
Location: Carrington, Manchester
Working Hours: Shift Pattern (12 hour shifts);
- 2 days (6am-6pm)
- 2 nights (6pm-6am)
- 6 days’ rest
Duration: 18 months
Start Date: 15th August 2022
JOB ROLE
Apprentices will receive training to carry out the following activities in all areas of the Paper Mill:
- Comply with Safety, Quality and Environment regulations and company policy
- Ensure good housekeeping in all production areas
- Participate in the investigation of events that occur, identifying opportunities for improvements in installations/procedures and putting into practice the actions that are defined
- Form part of the site emergency response team
- Carry out daily Total Preventative Maintenance checks to ensure associated plant is running at its optimum and any anomalies are identified and resolved in a timely manner
- Support the Level 1 Operator in performing the production programme in accordance with production targets, complying with the quality specifications set whilst achieving the greatest overall efficiency possible
- Carry out plant cleaning and maintenance work during scheduled monthly, annual or general downtimes in line with the instructions of the Shift Manager
- Monitor and control all aspects of the paper making process
- Carry out daily work programmes as assigned by the shift manager
ABOUT SAICA PAPER
Our state-of-the-art production facilities allow us to manufacture a range of high-performance papers that can be converted into advanced packaging in terms of strength and design. In addition, our range of 100% recycled papers allows you to optimise your production processes and minimise your costs.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications required:
To be eligible for this position you will need;
- GCSE’s at grades 5 or above (or equivalent) including Maths, English and Science
Skills required:
- Good computer literacy is essential
- Problem solving skills
- Good communication skills
Personal qualities:
- Strong team worker with high levels of independence
- Good use of initiative
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
TRAINING TO BE DELIVERED
Science Manufacturing Process Operator Level 2
Training to be provided by Cogent Skills
FUTURE PROSPECTS
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, candidates will be able to move onto the Science Manufacturing Level 3 Apprenticeship.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
- All candidates must be 18 years of age by the time of starting the apprenticeship due to shift work
- You are unable to specify holidays you wish to book off, as these will be part of your rest days on the rota. After 1 years’ service you will be able to book up to 3 floating days (shifts) as holidays and after 3 years’ service this increases to a maximum of 6 floating days (shifts).
- The pay will increase in increments based on performance within the job role and apprenticeships through the level 2 and level 3 qualifications;
Review Date Proposed Salary
Aug-22 £16,000.00
Apr-23 £17,000.00
Oct-23 £18,000.00
Apr-24 £20,000.00
Oct-24 £24,000.00
Apr-25 £26,000.00
Oct-25 £28,000.00
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