Polymer Processing Technician Apprentice
G B SILICONE TECHNOLOGY LTD, Lostock Junction, Bolton
Polymer Processing Technician Apprentice
£18,000 a year
G B SILICONE TECHNOLOGY LTD, Lostock Junction, Bolton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 3 weeks ago, 2 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
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Location ref: Lostock Junction, Bolton
Full Job Description
Introduction
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.
About the Employer
Silteq is a specialist silicone manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated and technical industry. The company is committed to developing future talent through structured apprenticeships, offering hands‑on experience, expert training, and long‑term career opportunities within polymer processing and quality control.
What You'll Do
- 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
Training Outcome
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.
Skills Required
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English Language - 5
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 5
- Desired - A Level - Science - Pass
Course Information
Course: Polymer processing technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 6:00pm.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Training Provider: THE S&A TRANSFORM GROUP LIMITED