Production Manufacturing Technician Apprentice - MicroCapture Ltd

Company
MicroCapture Ltd
Location
Lincolnshire
Salary
£14,526.20 per annum

Full Job Description

We are looking for an energetic Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprentice to join our specialist fragrance manufacturing business based in Grantham. Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do, problem-solving attitude, you will have a flexible approach to learning. There will be a strong focus on delivering against production schedules to meet KPI’s.

Qualification Requirements
minimum of 5 GCSE's including English and Maths at grade 4/c or above

Salary - £14,526.20 per annum

Benefits

  • Holiday Allowance - 28 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension - Employee will be encouraged to pay into the peoples pension
  • Casual Dress
  • Onsite Parking

Location - Unit 10, Ellesmere Business Park, Swingbridge Road, Grantham, NG31 7XT

Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Duration - 27 months

Start Date - Thursday 1st May 2025

Interview Date - 1st April 2025

Closing Date for Applications - 28th March 2025

To Apply

To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [email protected] for assistance

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview.


Job Description

We are looking for an energetic Process Industry 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) 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

MicroCapture.co.uk provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.

  • Women-led organisation
  • Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly workplace
  • Age-inclusive

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Candidate Requirements

Personal Qualities and Skills

  • Must be physically capable as this is a physically demanding role
  • Working at heights
  • Energy & enthusiasm
  • A strong work ethic and a problem solving, can-do attitude
  • A willingness to learn & develop
  • Committed to doing your best at all times
  • Punctual & reliable

Training To Be Delivered

Qualification to be delivered: Cogent Skills Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Level 3

Apprenticeship Standard: Process Industry manufacturing Technician

Training Provider: Cogent Skills

Delivery model: Blended mixture of online and in person training


Future Prospects

A Production Manufacturing Technician will provide you with an opportunity to be trained in all aspects of specialist chemical production including handling of raw materials, quality control, product handling and quality control inspection. You will learn how to microencapsulate, how to operate a production facility along with the procedural requirements. His would in turn allow you to become a fully trained production assistant, giving you an excellent foundation to be a production supervisor.


About MicroCapture Ltd

MicroCapture is an award-winning Grantham based manufacturer of specialist microencapsulated fragrances and ingredients, which we supply to the tissue converting and therapeutic cosmetics sectors. Our Innovative products are exported worldwide and add value to some of the world's leading brands including Kleenex tissues and Breaze Health Ltd.. MicroCapture is a forward thinking company, which has a culture of innovation and continuous improvement using science and manufacturing to drive growth.

MicroCapture Ltd
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Location
Lincolnshire
Job Type
Salary
£14,526.20 per annum
Industry
Other
Closing Date
28th March 2025
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