Apprentice machine Operator - ELLIOTT ABSORBENT PRODUCTS LTD

Summary

Machine Operator required for Food use absorbent Pad manufacturer. We have an opening for an apprentice Machine operator to initially be trained on our Slitter rewinder and Paper to HDPE Laminator. Full Training will be provided. Some manual Handling up to 20kg

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per hour

Training course: Engineering operative

Hours: Monday – Thursday 08:00-17:00 Friday 08:00-14:00 40 Hours Paid Per week
40 hours a week

Start date: Saturday 16 August 2025

Duration: 12 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Ensuring the machine is in a safe working condition, reporting any defects to the management team
Ensuring that the correct materials are used in line with product specifications
Ensuring the quality of the product is maintained and slit widths are as per customer specification
Ensuring that the production plan is followed effectively
Ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately for traceability, stock control and collation of KPI’s
Report any shortfalls in production or materials to the management team
Ensuring that the Hygiene on and around the area of the machine is maintained
Ensuring that any waste produced is removed on a routine basis
Participate in internal audits when required
Maintain effective working relationships with all employees

Where you’ll work

UNIT 7, GREENVALE BUSINESS PARK, TODMORDEN ROAD, LITTLEBOROUGH, OL15 9FG

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering operative

Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

Course contents

Your training plan

Full Training in machine operation & Quality control

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4/C or above) essential

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