Polymer Processing Technician Apprentice
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Company: G B SILICONE TECHNOLOGY LTD
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Location: BOLTON, BL6 4QR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,770.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000027868
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Application Deadline Date: 25/05/2026
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Start Date: 31/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 6:00pm.
Brief Description
This is a great opportunity to start a career in polymer manufacturing within a specialist silicone environment. As a Polymer Processing & Quality Control Technician Apprentice, you’ll learn to operate equipment, carry out testing, and support production while completing a level 3 apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
- A nationally recognised Level 3 Polymer Processing Technician qualification
- Day‑release apprenticeship training (online and on‑site)
- On‑the‑job practical training within Silteq’s production and QC functions
- Ongoing mentoring, progress reviews, and structured support throughout the programme
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is strong potential for permanent employment within Silteq, including salary progression. The successful apprentice will be supported to progress into a Quality Practitioner (QP)–type role within the business and, subject to performance, will have the opportunity to advance onto the Level 4 Quality Practitioner apprenticeship, alongside continued technical training and professional development.
Vacancy Detail
- Learn to operate production assets and ancillary equipment in line with safety, quality, and operating procedures
- Support the manufacturing process to ensure materials meet required quality standards
- Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
- Monitor material usage and compliance with quality and consumption standards
- Carry out in‑process testing of production batches
- Analyse, test, and produce samples to meet customer and industry specifications
- Assist with research and development of new materials and additives
- Maintain documentation in line with regulatory and quality requirements
- Support routine batch testing and assist Quality Control Technicians with troubleshooting
- Test manufactured materials against industry standards
- Carry out additional duties as required to support production and quality activities
Other Information
Desired Skills & Personal Qualities
- Strong interest in polymer processing, manufacturing, or quality control
- Analytical and problem‑solving approach
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with computers and basic software (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to learning
- Awareness of health and safety in a technical environment