Apprentice Process Operator
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The Vacancy
Job Title:
Process Operator Apprenticeship
About the employer:
PALEUS are a Doncaster-based chemical manufacturer and developer of water based polymer emulsions and solutions for a wide range of applications including pressure sensitive adhesives, coatings, construction adhesives and water treatment.
Summary:
This apprenticeship offers a structured pathway into process operations within a specialised chemical manufacturing environment, combining full-time off-the-job training at CATCH with hands-on experience at our Denaby Main site. You will develop technical, safety, and quality skills across a broad range of manufacturing activities.
The successful apprentice will learn to manufacture a range of water-based polymers, operating chemical reactors and associated equipment. Building on classroom learning in health, safety, environmental compliance, chemistry, and quality systems, they will develop practical skills across multiple reactor processes, maintenance activities, and stock management.
Key Responsibilities:
· Under initial close shadowing of an experienced operator, you will learn the processes for preparing, charging and then reacting and monitoring polymerisation reactors.
· Packing finished product and cleaning processes.
· Learn how to handle various chemicals and the unique hazards associated with each of them.
· Assist with tanker loading and offloading.
Learn and participate in the company processes such as batch recording, OEE recording, stock control, quality control and waste management.
Training to be provided
The apprenticeship follows a 4-year programme, with the first year spent off the job at CATCH in Stallingborough. This would be Monday – Friday 8.30am – 4pm.
The remainder of the apprenticeship is then completed onsite with the employer.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants will need a minimum of 3 GCSEs at A*-C (9-4) Grades including in English and Mathematics based subjects or equivalent.
Desired skills and personal qualities:
Good team worker, Good attention to detail, with a drive to apply their learnings in the classroom to improve processes and conditions they see in the workplace.
Physically fit and able to lift up 25KG.
Full driving license preferred.
Benefits:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
You will have developed a variety of interchangeable skills and have an in depth understanding of manufacturing and processes.
A travel subsidy may be available dependent on candidate location.
Salary:
17,000pa for the first year. The salary will be reviewed annually.
Location:
Pitman Road
Denaby Main
Doncaster
DN12 4LJ
United Kingdom
How to Apply:
Via CATCH Website Application form
Equal opportunity statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer.
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
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