Polymer Processing & Quality Control Technician Apprentice

This is a great opportunity to start a career in polymer manufacturing within a specialist silicone environment. As a Polymer Processing & Quality Control Technician Apprentice, you’ll learn to operate equipment, carry out testing, and support production while completing a Level 3 apprenticeship.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Learn to operate production assets and ancillary equipment in line with safety, quality, and operating procedures
Support the manufacturing process to ensure materials meet required quality standards
Maintain high housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and efficient working environment
Monitor material usage and compliance with quality and consumption standards
Carry out in‑process testing of production batches
Analyse, test, and produce samples to meet customer and industry specifications
Assist with research and development of new materials and additives
Maintain documentation in line with regulatory and quality requirements
Support routine batch testing and assist Quality Control Technicians with troubleshooting
Test manufactured materials against industry standards
Carry out additional duties as required to support production and quality activities

Other requirements
Desired Skills & Personal Qualities

Strong interest in polymer processing, manufacturing, or quality control
Analytical and problem‑solving approach
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working with computers and basic software (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to learning
Awareness of health and safety in a technical environment