Under the direction of the Site Operations Manager, the Apprentices will work within the Operations Department, performing various operations and maintenance duties to ensure the safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient running of the plant at Saltend Chemicals Park (SCP).

This is very much a 'hands-on' role and, under supervision, your responsibilities will include:

working safely in a high-hazard environment - our culture is 'safety first, with zero harm to people, environment, asset and plant.'

assisting in the start-up, operation and shut-down of plant systems

monitoring, inspecting and controlling plant conditions to ensure plant systems and processes are operating within operational parameters, making adjustments to maximise plant efficiency, minimise cost, meet environmental compliance and ensure product specification

resolving and reporting, or escalating, process, quality, health and safety, environment, and operating environment issues when operating out of normal parameters

working alongside the plant engineering and maintenance department to conduct first line routine maintenance and testing of process and plant equipment

conducting handover responsibilities - receiving information from or providing information to other shifts or maintenance teams

completing process documentation

supporting site projects and audits, and contributing to the development and improvement of procedures and policies covering site operational and maintenance activities.

We are seeking two Process Operations Apprentices to join our Operations Team at Saltend Chemicals Park. The role will involve various operations and maintenance duties to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the plant

Works and interacts effectively within a team

Communicates effectively verbally and in writing, expresses ideas and information clearly, in a way that helps people understand

Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with people across the business

Practical - works well with hands, good coordination and manual dexterity

Ability to complete work accurately, safely, to schedule and on time

Able to follow rules and procedures

Ability to respond to changing workloads, showing willingness and flexibility

Approaches problems in a logical manner

Works well with a variety of different people as part of a team

Enthusiastic individual, who has a high level of personal pride in their work

Completes tasks thoroughly, is methodical, accurate and has a detail-conscious approach to work

Organised and prioritises a range of tasks to meet deadlines

Aptitude and passion for hands-on engineering work

Strong desire to learn, a positive attitude and the flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the business, Qualification: Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard

Free on-site parking

Holiday entitlement (+ Bank Holidays)

Opt-in Workplace Pension Scheme: employee contribution 5%, employer contribution 4%

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing portal - supporting you with financial, health and wellbeing advice

Employee Perks scheme - discounts from Hight Street retailers and restaurants

Dedicated mentor for the duration of your Apprenticeship