Operations Apprenticeship - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - Victrex

Victrex
Victrex
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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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We are looking for Apprentice Process Operators to join our Manufacturing Team. With big ambitions for the future there has never been a better time to join Victrex You'll receive first-class on the job training from a dedicated team, whilst earning a competitive salary - not to mention an industry recognised qualification too.


This opportunity is
_much _more than a job - it is a development programme that has all the hallmarks to kickstart your career within a business which has a very exciting agenda.

You will be joining a community of apprentices, who not only have the ability to drive positive change through the work they do on the job, but also shaping a culture where everybody at Victrex thrives.

Therefore, whether you are interested in joining one of our Employee Representation Groups (ERG's), becoming an ally, or support our STEM agenda, we'll support you with your goals.


The Role


As an Process Operator Apprentice you will undertake formal in-house training with our Operations or Engineering teams and learn basic engineering and craft skills, giving you a great foundation to progress within the company.

The programme is mechanically focused and upon completion you will join our team as a fully qualified Process Operator.

Here are a few examples of what our Process Operators do:

  • Operate the manufacturing process to the required quality and safety standards and relevant operating procedures.
  • Undertake appropriate plant maintenance to ensure efficient and effective operation of plant
  • Maintain required standards of plant housekeeping to ensure safe and efficient working practices.
  • Identify continuous improvement opportunities support wider continuous improvement activities.
This Apprenticeship will give you an industry recognised qualification via a Level 3 in Maintenance and Operations Engineering (MOET), with many of our apprentices going on to additional study,


This duration of this Apprenticeship Programme is 48 months and if successful, you will join our 2024 Apprenticeship Intake in September.


About You


To be eligible for this programme we need you to have achieved or be on course for 5 GCSE's including English, Maths & Science at Grade C/4 or above.

Of course we understand it is not all about grades and we are on the look out for the following skills/personal qualities:


  • Communication Skills
  • IT Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisation Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Logical Thinking
  • Teamworking
  • Taking Initiative

Our Offer to You


We pay our apprentices a competitive wage at Victrex - so whilst you may be in training, you can be sure that you will be rewarded as your confidence and skills grow in role.

This means your salary will increase on your journey to becoming a skilled & competent tradesperson and, once you are, you will be rewarded as such


Apart from a great base salary, you will be enrolled in our company bonus scheme and if eligible you will be invited to join our Company Pension Scheme where 5% employee contributions will attract contributions of 12% by Victrex.


We offer private medical insurance and give employees 29 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays with the option of purchasing up to 2 additional weeks leave too.

The perks are great, but so is our culture - and you can read more about it below.


You've Applied - now what?

Afterwards, the selection process might look like so:
Stage - Online Interview or Psychometric Assessments

Stage - Assessment Centre (this might include an interview, show & tell presentation, site tours, case study)


About Victrex
With over 40 years' experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders


Vision and culture


At Victrex we have a clear purpose: to bring transformational and sustainable solutions which address world material challenges every day.

This underpins our core values; passion, innovation and performance which are at the heart of our business.


Our culture is shaped by how we work together, driving for results with a focus on customers, continuous improvement and doing the right thing.

Our values, passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of our business and we value and recognise how every employee plays an important role in enabling us to deliver our growth strategy.

Sustainability is core to our strategy.

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

In 2022 we were proud to be named as a European Climate Leader by the Financial Times, as well as receiving prestigious accreditation recognition, including EcoVadis Gold rating, inclusion in the Apple clean energy supplier programme and maintaining a long
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