Manufacturing Apprentice (Lancaster)

Job 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 Role

As 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.
• and undertake routine maintenance whist 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).

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Sick pay
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

Competencies and skills required

GCSE English (Grade level 9-5) essential

GCSE Math (Grade level 9-5) essential

GCSE Science (Grade level 9-5) essential

Excellent problem-solving ability

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solver

Good team working

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bulk

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-05-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English