Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprentice - Cargill PLC
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Company: Cogent Ssc Limited
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Location: Bootle, L20 8DF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,228.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000052525
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Application Deadline Date: 22/10/2026
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Start Date: 01/11/2026
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Positions Available: 6
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Working Week: Day shift, Monday to Friday with potential for shift work as experience grows. Appropriate remuneration will be in place for stepping into other positions for cover 38.5 hours per week, working hours TBC.
Brief Description
This role involves working as part of a process team to ensure operation of the rapeseed oil Crush & Refinery departments, working to high safety, quality and efficiency standards. During the apprenticeship, you will participate in a recognised training programme in science manufacturing along with comprehensive on-the-job training.
Training to be Provided
- Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Level 3
- Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online
Future Prospects
Potential to become a Site Support Technician or Process Technician. Starting salary £22k per annum rising with training with the first increase being after 12-months and further thereon based on performance. Future potential salary earnings in excess of £60k.
Vacancy Detail
The role involves working as part of a process team to ensure the successful operation of the Crush and Refinery departments while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. During the apprenticeship, the incumbent will participate in a recognised Science Manufacturing training programme alongside comprehensive on-the-job training.
You will learn about the crushing and refining of rapeseed and soybeans, as well as the associated oil and meal products that are supplied to many household brands. You will be exposed to mechanical equipment, automated systems, and the chemistry behind the process of producing edible oils for supermarkets, restaurants, and takeaways, as well as animal feed (meal) for the farming community.
Job Responsibilities:
- Train towards and demonstrate competency in the safe and effective operation of process equipment across the plant
- Perform in-process quality control and analytical checks to ensure product quality and compliance with site standards
- Work towards and successfully complete the Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
- Support plant operations through front-line maintenance, housekeeping, and other production-related activities as required
- Maintain quality systems, operational logs, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Keep detailed training records to support apprenticeship progress, training activities, and studies