Science Manufacturing Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship - MicroCapture Cogent Ssc Limited

Location

Grantham, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom

Job description

What you will do in your working day

We are looking for an energetic Science Manufacturing Technician Apprentice to join our specialist fragrance business based in Grantham. Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do, problem-solving attitude, you will have a strong focus on order and quality and have a flexible approach to learning.

The key focus of the role is to operate in our, purpose-built production facility producing specialist industrial fragrances and therapeutic cosmetic products to supply some of the world’s leading brands. Working as part of a small, supportive team, the role will report directly to the Laboratory and Production Supervisor.

The ideal candidate would have a background or knowledge of industry/manufacturing/or science. There will be a strong focus on delivering against KPI’s aligned to production schedules. Knowledge or experience of continuous improvement of processes would be also be beneficial, but not essential.

This is a varied role. Day to day, you will be involved in all aspects of producing a small range of fragrance products, including quality control within the laboratory whilst simultaneously supporting the business growth strategy by working in busy production periods. Comfortable with a degree of change and uncertainty, you’ll be resilient, pragmatic and able to work collaboratively with the rest of the team and our various partners.

In return we offer a friendly, dynamic working environment with free parking and easy access from the A1 and town centre. Other benefits include 28 days paid holiday (including statutory holidays) performance related profit share and a workplace pension.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Delivering production runs in accordance with precise procedures and quality parameters to ensure orders are manufactured right first time
• Working to production schedules to ensure orders are completed on time
• Keeping up to date and accurate records
• Carrying out LEAN manufacturing continuous improvements
• Productivity reporting to agreed targets
• Supporting routine laboratory testing
• Handling raw materials and forklift driving, packing off finished goods and labelling ready for QA approval
• Booking in raw materials and conducting regular stock takes

The training you will be getting

• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician
• Training Provider: Cogent Skills
• Delivery model: Training to be provided will be delivered online at MicroCature Ltd. premises

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• MicroCapture is investing in the apprenticeship program with the view to train candidates to reach a suitable level for production assistants to support the growth of the company.

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Salary

£9.95k - £19.64k per annum