Production Apprentice
Glatfelter is a leading global supplier of engineered materials. Our ongoing portfolio transformation is creating a more stable, growth-oriented business. Glatfelter, Lydney are manufacturers of speciality papers used in the food and beverage industries and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to become part of the future of Glatfelter.
Production Apprenticeship
Glatfelter Lydney Production Apprenticeship is a 3-year program run at CATCHUK. You will spend up to 8 weeks per year (in 1 or 2-week blocks) at Catch UK working towards your Level 3 Science Manufacturing Engineering Technician qualification as well as Level 2 and Level 3 GQA papermaking qualifications.
Following each module, you will return to the Lydney Mill and put into practice your learnings in an operational environment. Throughout this time, you will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the process, where no two days are the same. You could be involved in analysing fiber, problem solving, running our stock prep plant or our paper machines once fully trained or testing our final product before converting to customer specifications.
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful international company and to undertake ‘speciality training’ providing you with a great first step into your career.
Person Specification
- Candidates should possess or have predicted grades of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above to include Mathematics, English and a Science/technical-based subject.
- An enthusiastic and genuine interest to apply process skills in a production environment is essential.
- Willingness to learn and apply that learning in the workplace.
- Comply with rules, procedures and policies
- Have a sense of responsibility and autonomy
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Attendance and punctuality at work
- Ability to learn and adapt
- Being motivated at work
You’ll love being part of our world-class team! We offer competitive employment conditions and opportunities to build a career with us in the future.
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