Apprentice Production Technician
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Company: MERIT PLASTIC MOULDINGS LTD
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Location: IP22 4YE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,808.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000020730
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Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Friday (8:30am-16:30pm).
Brief Description
Merits Plastic Mouldings are technical experts in the design and manufacture of plastic injection mouldings. They are currently looking for an apprentice Production Technician to join and learn within their team.
Training to be Provided
- The learner will be studying the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- Day release to West Suffolk College.
Future Prospects
Opportunity for a full-time role on completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
Main roles and responsibilities:
- To undertake any relevant training courses to become a Production Technician on completion of the training.
- To learn how to start up and run production machines, including any troubleshooting and process improvement requirements, following company work instructions.
- To learn how to carry out efficient and effective job change preparation.
- To learn how to monitor tool condition and maintenance.
- To learn how to carry out quality checks, including first-off submission.
- To learn how to maintain active inter-departmental coordination, communication and co-operation.
- To learn how to work in compliance with all statutory rules and regulations.
Other Information
Being a good communicator, being open, honest, and transparent are all advantageous attributes of the ideal candidate. As well as being willing and open to learning with a keen with an engineering interest.