HOURS: During the length of the apprenticeship - Days (8am - 4pm) with support on afternoons (2pm - 10pm) as and when required. On completion of apprenticeship, it would be 3 shifts - Days/Afters/Nights on a 3-week rotation
SALARY: £11.52 p/hr starting salary, increasing on successful completion of the apprenticeship
BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount
BASE: Site Based - S & S Plastics - Sutton in Ashfield (The successful candidate would need to travel and stay in Telford for a full working week approx. 7 times over the course of the apprenticeship - dates provided in advance.)
S&S Plastics, part of the Eurocell Plc group of companies, are industry leaders, and consistently contribute to best practice within the world's plastic injection moulding market. S&S are heavily involved within the precision injection moulded plastics industry and supply a number of markets including medical, pharmaceutical, glazing industry, building products, point of sale, marine, closures and leisure industries.
As with all Eurocell companies, S&S know that people are our greatest asset, and we are delighted to be growing our team further. This is an exciting position for someone who is keen to join a supportive and forward thinking company, where you will be supported to learn and develop your skills further.
As an Apprentice, you will complete a Polymer Processing Technician Apprenticeship Programme to Level 3 with Wolverhampton College for 20% of your working time. You will learn the practical skills and the theory, whilst working alongside skilled craftsmen, to learn both the machining and hand skills required.
WHAT OUR APPRENTICE TOOL SETTERS DO:
Under guidance, complete manufacturing process activities
Produce polymer products to a specification in line with the Level 3 apprenticeship standard
Assist the Technical Team with raw material batch preparation
Assist the Techinical Team with initial start ups and optimisation
Adhere to site Health and Safety processes and procedures as directed
WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR APPRENTICE TOOLSETTERS
Able to communicate in a professional and polite manner at all times
Practically minded and willing to learn new skills
Technical aptitude
Self motivated
Good time management
Able to work as part of a team
Good IT Skills
GCSE English, Grade 4 or above
GCSE Mathematics, Grade 4 and above
The minimum age is 18 due to the overnight stays at Wolverhampton college.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR APPRENTICE TOOL SETTERS:
You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year
Free Healthcare plan for all employees
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary
Christmas shutdown
Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
Company Pension Plan
Employee discount on Eurocell products
Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career
Salary description
£11.52 - £11.52 per hour