Process Operator Apprentice

  • Company: MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS GMBH - UK BRANCH
  • Location: Bolton, BL6 4SB
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £16,800.00 per year
  • Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
  • Ref: NAS-2000012880
  • Application Deadline Date: 28/03/2026
  • Start Date: 01/04/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday- Friday, either 6.00am - 2.00pm or 2.00pm - 10.00pm.

Brief Description

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career in a specialised industry as a Polymer Processing Operator. We are partnered with a global, industry-leading chemical / silicone production company who are keen to invest in an apprentice to join their growing team.

Training to be Provided

This is a 3-year apprenticeship in the training to run production assets and ancillary equipment/ facilities combined with apprenticeship day release both online and in person on site.


You’ll become a multifaceted professional with exposure to the full process of silicone production, whilst gaining a competitive Level 3 Polymer Processing Technician qualification providing an overall industry education from experts in the field.



  • You will gain a Level 3 Polymer Processing qualification with the potential to gain additional qualifications as you progress

  • You will carry out training onsite in the Momentive conference room

  • You will do training on block release

  • Functionals skills in English and maths if required

Future Prospects


  • You'll gain complete exposure to the entire facility- Momentive will be more than willing to offer further investment and progression across any part of the business that interests you

Vacancy Detail


  • Operate the manufacturing process to the required quality and safety standards and relevant operating procedures

  • Maintain required standards of plant housekeeping to ensure safe and efficient working practices for all

  • Compliance with standards for quality and consumption of material

  • Routine batch manufacture

  • Perform in-process testing of batches being manufactured

Ready to start your adventure?