Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprentice

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension - employer 5%, / up to 10%

Private medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

Discount schemes

Employee assistance programme

Onsite parking & canteen

Paid sick leave

Volunteer days

Life insurance

Death in service

Recognition/awards

Away days & company parties

Job summary

Cargill PLC is offering a 27-month apprenticeship in the Ag & Trading enterprise, based at the Brocklebank and Seaforth sites in Merseyside. You will join the Crush & Refinery process team, training in science manufacturing with on-the-job learning.

Starting salary £22,228 per year, with potential to advance beyond £60k as training progresses. Day shifts with possible future shift work; full-time apprenticeship with ongoing development and progression.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths grade 4+ required, plus science GCSE or higher.
• Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician apprenticeship.
• Training delivered online as part of Cogent Skills programme.

Responsibilities

• Train towards and demonstrate competency in the safe operation of process equipment.
• Perform in-process quality control and analytical checks.
• Support front-line maintenance and housekeeping duties.
• Maintain quality systems and operational logs accurately.
• Keep training records to support apprenticeship progress.

Skills

Problem Solving

Excellent Communication

Use of Initiative

Decision Making

Numerical Skills

Good Written English

Ability to Follow Instructions

ICT Skills

Organisational Skills

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Team Working

Education

GCSE English & Maths grade 4+ plus other strong GCSEs to include Science or other higher level qualifications

Job description

This role involves working as part of a process team to ensure operation of the rape seed oil Crush & Refinery departments, working to high safety, quality and efficiency standards. During the apprenticeship, you will participate in a recognised training programme in science manufacturing along with comprehensive on-the-job training.

Qualification Requirements
GCSE English & Maths grade 4+ plus other strong GCSEs to include Science or other higher level qualifications

Salary - £22,228 per annum

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance- 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension- Employee 5%, Employer 10% (Cargill offers double the amount into your pension pot upto 10%)
• Private Medical Cover
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Discount Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite Parking and Canteen
• Paid Sick Leave
• Days off for volunteering
• Life Insurance
• Death in Service amount
• Employee recognition/awards
• Away days/company parties

Location - Cargill Brocklebank, Regent Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 8DF AND Cargill Seaforth, Number 2 Gladstone Dock, Seaforth, Merseyside, L20 1BG

Working Hours
Day shift, Monday to Friday with potential for shift work as experience grows. Appropriate remuneration will be in place for stepping into other positions for cover 28.5 hours per week

Duration - 27 months

Start Date - ASAP

Interview Date -TBC

Closing Date for Applications - 1st October 2026

Job Description

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Ag & Trading enterprise, where we connect producers and users of grains and oilseeds around the globe through origination, trading, processing, and distribution. We also offer a range of farmer services and risk management solutions.

Job Purpose and Impact

The role involves working as part of a process team to ensure the successful operation of the Crush and Refinery departments while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. During the apprenticeship, the incumbent will participate in a recognised Science Manufacturing training programme alongside comprehensive on-the-job training.

You will learn about the crushing and refining of rapeseed and soybeans, as well as the associated oil and meal products that are supplied to many household brands. You will be exposed to mechanical equipment, automated systems, and the chemistry behind the process of producing edible oils for supermarkets, restaurants, and takeaways, as well as animal feed (meal) for the farming community.

Job Responsibilities

• Train towards and demonstrate competency in the safe and effective operation of process equipment across the plant.

• Perform in-process quality control and analytical checks to ensure product quality and compliance with site standards.

• Work towards and successfully complete the Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship.

• Support plant operations through front-line maintenance, housekeeping, and other production-related activities as required.

• Maintain quality systems, operational logs, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Keep detailed training records to support apprenticeship progress, training activities, and studies.

Candidate Requirements

Personal Qualities

• Problem Solving

• Excellent Communication

• Use of Initiative

• Decision Making

• Numerical Skills

• Good Written English

• Ability to Follow Instructions

• ICT Skills

• Organisational Skills

• Continuous Improvement Mindset

• Team working

Training To Be Delivered

Qualification to be delivered: SIAS L3 Diploma in Understanding Process industry Manufacturing

Apprenticeship Standard:Process Industry Manufacturing Technician

Training Provider:Cogent Skills

Delivery model:Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online

Future Prospects

Potential to become a Site Support Technician or Process Technician. Starting salary £22k per annum rising with training with the first increase being after 12 months and further thereon based on performance. Future potential salary earnings in excess of £60k.

Things To Be Considered

• The process environment can be a very noisy and dusty environment i.e. extensive use of PPE is mandatory across the site (safety glasses, hard hat, ear protection etc)

• Exposure to chemical systems and bulk chemical handling

• Shift pattern consistent with a 24hr-365 day operation

• Plant personnel are exposed to changing weather conditions e.g. working outside the operational buildings

• High expectation of safety standards should be the driver for anyone working in this environment.

• Willingness to challenge the status quo and innovate for continuous improvement

• Seaforth site is harder to access without own transport

About Cargill PLC

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.