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Northwood
Manufacturing Apprentice (Chesterfield)
Warwickshire
Contact Northwood
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 25775.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Northwood
- Closes
- 14 Aug 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Do you want to work for a progressive organisation with a good history, who makes a product that our customers want and need. Are you looking to establish a career in manufacturing?
Then look no further this could be the job for you!
Our apprenticeship provides valuable on–the–job training and experience combined with studying for several qualifications including Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician standard and Level 2 and 3 in papermaking.
About the RoleAs a manufacturing apprentice, you will be learning all aspects of the papermaking process to become a fully competent manufacturing operative at the end of the 3–year apprenticeship.
Role
This manufacturing apprentice role will enable you to learn the skills required to be able to assist the production department, resources, and systems to ensure the company maintains a high–quality product, always in line with company policies, regulatory standards, and statutory guidelines / deadlines.
At the end of the 3–year apprenticeship with the training provided and qualifications achieved we expect that you will become fully competent in being a manufacturing operative and be able to complete the following duties:
set up different machines. run the machine to create a pulp that will be used to produce paper. complete quality and productivity checks. undertake routine maintenance whilst maintaining safety and reliability standards and working as part of a team
The apprenticeship would initially be a days based role, working Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm. At some point during your apprenticeship, you may be expected to work on shifts (6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am).
Please be aware that the qualifications to be completed for this apprenticeship take place in weekly blocks either in Grimsby or online. So you will need to stay in Grimsby for about 6 weeks in a year (the company will pay all expenses)
BenefitsCompany pensionLife assuranceSick payFree company productsFree on–site parkingFood, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discountsWellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP serviceFree early access to pay schemeSalary sacrifice schemesEmployee referral scheme
RequirementsCompetencies and skills required
GCSE English (Grade level 9–5) essentialGCSE Math (Grade level 9–5) essential GCSE Science (Grade level 9–5) essential Excellent problem–solving abilityGood communication skills Organisational skills Problem–solver Good team working
Ad ID: 5418657021
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