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

21 permanent Production / Manufacturing jobs in Accrington, Lancashire