Production Operative Apprentice (Polyurethane Moulding)

General Description

Are you ready to start your career in manufacturing? Clifton Engineering is looking for a motivated and reliable level 2 apprentice to join our Polyurethane Moulding team.

Main Duties

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

As an apprentice in our Moulding Department you will be involved in the full manufacturing process, including:

• Operating a polyurethane moulding machine — from setup to production.
• Loading mould tools and materials, mixing and pouring polyurethane elastomer.
• Removing moulded parts, cleaning moulds, de-flashing and preparing parts for quality inspection.
• Checking products for quality, and making sure they meet customer specifications.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work area.

You’ll gain hands-on experience and training in every step, from raw materials to finished product.

Desired Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Desired Qualifications

• GCSE English Language or English Literature (Grade 4 or above) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential

Future Prospects

Full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Things to Consider

• Your training course

  Lean manufacturing operative

  Equal to Level 2 (GCSE)

  Your training plan

  • All training will take place in the workplace, under the supervision or the department mentor.
  • A TDR training officer will support all other activities leading to end point assessment.