Description
Location: Martland park, 2 Amber Ct, Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0JY
Working for Thermoseal Group
Thermoseal Group is a market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of high-performance insulated glass (IG) components, supplying businesses across the glazing and window industry. With over 40 years of experience, we are at the forefront of innovation, providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the energy efficiency, durability, and performance of modern glazing systems.
Sustainability is a key focus of everything we do. We are committed to reducing environmental impact through advanced manufacturing processes, responsible sourcing, and continuous investment in research and development. Our dedication to quality and efficiency ensures that our customers receive industry-leading products tailored to their needs.
At Thermoseal Group, our core values define who we are: ‘Driven for Success’, ‘Friendly and Making the Workplace Enjoyable’, ‘Respectful to Everyone’, ‘Teamwork Focused’, and ‘Inspiring Trust and Integrity’. Every member of our team is encouraged to embrace these values, ensuring a professional, supportive, and dynamic work environment. We are one big team of helpful, polite, and flexible professionals who take pride in delivering excellence.
The Package
* Pay: Starting hourly rate of £10.00 per hour, with regular pay reviews and pay increases as experience increases
* Bonus: 5.5% bonus of basic salary paid in two instalments during the year in June & Dec
* Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
* Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM & 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM), Monday to Friday
* 25 days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
* Company Pension Scheme
What will I be doing as an Extrusion Technician Apprentice?
Thermoseal Group is seeking Extrusion Technician Apprentices to join our fast-paced production team. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to learn machinery operation, production processes, and quality control in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will assist with the operation of production equipment, ensure safety, and maintain product quality while adhering to company standards.
As an apprentice, your key responsibilities will include:
* Operating production equipment and monitoring processes to meet quality and output targets.
* Performing quality checks and recording batch output in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Assisting with basic maintenance and reporting faults or issues to the team leader.
* Managing packaging, stock control, and warehouse operations.
* Adhering to health and safety policies, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
* Mentoring new team members and working closely with the production team.
This role provides hands-on experience, training, and career development opportunities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
What could the future look like?
There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Thermoseal Group. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term. As a successful applicant, you have the potential to secure a full-time position with the business at the end of your apprenticeship.
Through practical on-the-job training, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a competent Extrusion Technician, gaining experience in machine operation, production processes, and quality control. This apprenticeship provides a solid foundation for a career in manufacturing, ensuring efficient production, high-quality output, and strict adherence to safety standards.
This apprenticeship also offers opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to take on more specialised technical roles or progress into leadership positions within the company.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
About You
To thrive in this apprenticeship role at Thermoseal Group, you will need:
* A willingness to learn about how equipment works.
* Basic knowledge or willingness to learn Health and Safety regulations in a manufacturing setting.
* Willingness to take on various tasks to help ensure everything runs smoothly in the factory.
* Basic computer skills for keeping track of records and information.
* Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team, ensuring products are made to the right standards.
* Flexibility to work rotational hours and take on different roles as needed.
* Good timekeeping, organisation, and time management.
* A customer-focused attitude, being polite and professional to everyone.
* Teamwork and taking pride in your work.
* A friendly, respectful attitude to people of all backgrounds.
* Honesty and a strong work ethic.
Please note, due to the nature of the role, candidates must be aged 18+.
Experience
Whilst previous experience is great, we’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Thermoseal Group.
Qualifications
It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
So how does the apprenticeship work?
Over 24 months, you’ll devote a minimum of 6 hours of your working week on ‘off the job’ training. This can include theory training (for example, virtual lessons & online learning), alongside practical training (for example shadowing, mentoring, & time spent writing assignments. Together this will count towards a Level 3 Polymer Processing Technician apprenticeship. You’ll be trained by an expert tutor from Tiro as well as an experienced mentor at Thermoseal Group who together, will make sure you develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits you’ll need to succeed in your career.
Being an apprentice is hands-on, so you’ll get the chance to learn things you might otherwise not have experienced in a university or college environment.
The best part? You’ll be earning a salary while you gain your qualifications, meaning no huge student loans to pay back at the end of the programme!
Eligibility
While we never want to hinder your job application process with obstacles, there are some minimum requirements you’ll need to meet in order to do an apprenticeship, these are rules set by the UK Government.
As a training provider, we are committed to ensuring that our apprenticeship programs deliver significant new knowledge and skills. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that the program will provide learning and experiences beyond their current qualifications and professional expertise.
If you already hold a Level 3, degree or equivalent higher-level qualification in a closely related field, or possess substantial relevant experience, you may not be eligible for apprenticeship funding, as these programmes are designed for individuals who require upskilling or reskilling in their chosen career pathway.
You’ll need to be over 18, not in full time education, have lived in the UK for 3 years and have the right to work in the UK.
If you don’t quite meet these minimum requirements yet, let us know you’re interested here and we’ll get in touch to discuss this further with you.
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