Production Technical Operator Apprentice
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Company: NORTHWOOD HYGIENE PRODUCTS LIMITED
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Location: Telford, TF3 3AB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £29,970.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000018982
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 6.00am to 6.00pm. 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern.
Brief Description
Northwood Hygiene are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Line Operator who is keen not only to learn how to operate on the line but also to progress and develop further skills to enhance the opportunity. Lean, improvement-driven, with training and growth for the right people.
Training to be Provided
This is a level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship delivered over a duration of 12 months. The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training and Business Services, Telford, TF3 3AJ, 1 day per week.
Future Prospects
- Full-time position as a Technical Operator once this apprenticeship is successfully completed
- You will become a subject matter expert with further development within the company for the right candidate
Vacancy Detail
Day-to-day tasks will include:
- Working to agreed safety principles and rules and influencing colleagues to do the same
- Working to agreed quality policies and specifications
- Help investigate, analyse and drive continuous improvement across the production environment
- Define and assist in collating and updating Standard Operating Procedures, Centreline, Process Fault Trees and Downtime recording
- Support with daily/weekly machine autonomous maintenance check/shifts, inspectors highlighting any defects immediately via the work request system
- Working with continuous improvement of efficiency, cost and material usage
- Operating machines on the production line and maximising the output of the machines
Other Information
Applicants must be aged 18+ for this apprenticeship, due to the shift pattern required. Northwood Hygiene is looking for someone who is ambitious and motivated with a desire to learn and develop their full potential. The ideal candidate will have excellent time-keeping and communication skills to become a long-term member of the skilled team and grow within the successful family business.