Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship, King's Lynn
Company Overview
The Palm Group, with 4,200 employees, is a leading supplier in Europe of newsprint and corrugated base paper made from 100% recycled paper as well as corrugated, cardboard packaging.
Palm Paper Limited (PM7) is the UK site for the Palm Group based in King’s Lynn, manufacturing graphic papers. PM7 is the widest, largest and most powerful newsprint machine in the world with the capacity to produce 400,000 metric tonnes of newsprint, improved newsprint and magazine grades per annum.
About the Apprenticeship
* A 3 year programme, achieving a Level 3 Process Industry and Manufacturing Technician qualification
* Working onsite Monday to Friday, attending Catch College, Grimsby on a block release basis (1 or 2 week blocks). Accommodation and travel provided
* A mixture of face-to-face and online learning
* Progress into a shift based role in production
* Starting in summer 2025
About You
* Excellent communication skills, well organised and motivated to independent studies
* A minimum of English, Maths and Science GCSE grade 9-4 / A*-C
* Be living and eligible to work in the UK
* Good IT Skills, in particular MS Office applications
* Ability to learn new subjects and apply this to the workplace
What You Will Learn
* Understand the operation of the key processes for paper manufacture and recycled paper cleaning, combined heat and power generation and waste water treatment
* To actively participate in daily operation of the mill
* Gain a good knowledge of various processes and industrial equipment
* Develop skills to troubleshoot process issues
* Understand the site procedures and policies around health and safety, compliance and product quality
Benefits
* Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays
* Life insurance
* Salary Sacrifice Pensions
* Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work scheme
Apply Now!
Applications close 6th March 2025. We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online portal!
Mick Beckett
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