Introduction

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.

About the Employer

SINCE 1974 NORTHWOOD HAS EVOLVED FROM A HUMBLE PAPER SALES START-UP, TO A MARKET LEADER OFFERING OUR CUSTOMERS A SUSTAINABLE AND FULLY INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTION. We manufacture the paper products that make a real difference to those working across a number of sectors including education, leisure, food & catering, commercial, industrial and healthcare.

What You'll Do

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

Training Outcome

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

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Ambitious
Motivated to learn
Punctual and reliable

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English, Science - 4-9 minimum
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 5-9 minimum

Course Information

Course: Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 6.00am to 6.00pm. 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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