Manufacturing Operator Apprenticeship

FixerTV Chile; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing industry seeks a Lean Manufacturing Operative to join their operations team. This role offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art machinery, focusing on quality and safety. Ideal candidates are hardworking and eager to grow in high-tech manufacturing, with training supported weekly at local college.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in Lean Manufacturing required.
• Basic maths and English skills may be needed.
• Day release at Rotherham College once per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist and operate the extrusion line.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure standards.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Quality inspections

Health and safety adherence

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard

Functional Skills Level 1 in maths and English

Job description

With over 30 years’ experience, Protec International Ltd is Europe’s leading manufacturer, supplier, and recycler of Temporary Protection Materials used to safeguard fixtures and fittings in the construction industry. Polycorr, part of the Protec International group, has been trading for 10 years. Our customers include some of the world's leading construction and shipbuilding companies, and they are central to our operations and ongoing innovation. Our partnership with customers drives our industry leadership in product innovation and sustainability initiatives.

We offer a comprehensive range of flame-retardant and standard protection solutions covering every stage of a construction project, from site setup to handover. Our Temporary Protection products help our customers:

• Reduce accidental damage on site
• Save time and money
• Deliver defect-free projects
• Avoid disruption to build schedules
• Minimize remedial site visits

We are proud to be the only direct supplier of Temporary Protection materials with a UK-based manufacturing and recycling plant. Committed to reducing plastic waste, we have invested in state-of-the-art manufacturing and recycling lines, enabling us to launch our award-winning Proplex ClosedLoop Remanufacturing Scheme.

Polycorr offers a lifelong career in our manufacturing operations team. Working for us provides excellent learning and development opportunities, supporting career growth within manufacturing and beyond.

The role involves:

• Assisting, maintaining, and operating an extrusion line
• Efficiently changing the line, including material blends, process settings, and print adjustments
• Performing quality inspections to ensure products meet quality standards
• Labeling, packing, and preparing finished goods
• Warehousing tasks, including storing finished products and raw materials
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Following assembly sequences and procedures accurately
• Checking assembly quality against standards and using appropriate tools and equipment
• Positioning, aligning, and securing components during assembly
• Understanding and interpreting job instructions, procedures, and specifications
• Identifying and resolving production and assembly issues within responsibility limits

If you are hardworking, conscientious, and eager to build a career in high-tech manufacturing, this role is ideal for you.

Qualifications include:

• Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills Level 1 in maths and English (if required)
• Day release at Rotherham College once per week

Working hours are Monday to Friday, with specific hours to be confirmed.