Production/Technical Operator Apprentice

Would you like to earn a salary whilst learning on the job & gaining a qualification? Knauf are currently seeking a Production/Technical Operator Apprentice to carry out manufacturing & autonomous maintenance activities whilst working towards the Level 2 standard, whereby you will gain a full understanding of the technical aspects of production.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• You are required to follow company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others
• The Production Technical apprentice will be expected to support production to ensure the smooth running of the Boardline processes within our plasterboard manufacturing plant

Daily duties will include:

• Machine Operation
• Testing of all materials
• Understanding and learning of the Boardline process; the process of converting stucco to forming board
• Communication issues with the team and other production teams on site
• Working to set KPI’s.
• Working to tight deadlines, in fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Learning other production processes around the Knauf site
• Carrying out autonomous maintenance tasks
• Learning the technical aspect of making plasterboard
• Demonstrate your ability to carry out the role effectively, efficiently while flexibly maintaining lean manufacturing principles to meet demand
• Demonstrate skill and knowledge following SOP’s and build knowledge of the plant
• Demonstrate their ability to identify and resolve problems within the lean manufacturing environment, using effective problem-solving tools and techniques
• Manage problems that may occur during the manufacturing process within the limits of their responsibility and escalate as appropriate
• Maintain workplace standards using CI methodology.
• Demonstrate appropriate process documentation control and testing regime
• Direct involvement in training opportunities to develop self and plant knowledge
• Demonstrate a willingness to meet and exceed KPI’s
• Anything commensurate to complete your role

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working

• Maths, English and Science GCSE or equivalent, grade 3/D and above (Essential)