Manufacturing apprentice
NORTHWOOD TISSUE (DISLEY) LIMITED, Poynton, Cheshire East
Manufacturing apprentice
£25,775 a year
NORTHWOOD TISSUE (DISLEY) LIMITED, Poynton, Cheshire East
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 18 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 10-08-2026 (In 16 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Poynton, Cheshire East
Full Job Description
Introduction
Are you looking to establish a career in manufacturing?
Our apprenticeship provides valuable on-the-job training and experience combined with studying for several qualifications including Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician standard and Level 2 & 3 in papermaking.
About the Employer
Northwood Tissue Disley Ltd is part of the Northwood group. We make and sell tissue productsWhat You'll Do
This manufacturing apprentice role will enable you to learn the skills required to be able to assist the production department, resources, and systems to ensure the company maintains a high-quality product, always in line with company policies, regulatory standards, and statutory guidelines / deadlines.
At the end of the 3-year apprenticeship with the training provided and qualifications achieved we expect that you will become fully competent in being a manufacturing operative and be able to complete the following duties:
- Set up different machines
- Run the machine to create a pulp that will be used to produce paper
- Complete quality and productivity checks
- Undertake routine maintenance whilst maintaining safety and reliability standards and working as part of a team
Training Outcome
- This apprenticeship and qualification could lead to you becoming a senior production operative or trainee team leader
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - level 9-5
- Essential - GCSE - Math - level 9-5
- Essential - GCSE - Science - level 9-5
Course Information
Course: Process industry manufacturing technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Wednesday, 7.00am - 3.30pm. Thursday - Friday, 7.00am - 3.00pm. At some point during your apprenticeship, you may be expected to work on shifts (6.00am - 6.00pm or 6.00pm - 6.00am).
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Training Provider: HCF CATCH LIMITED