Engineering Operator Apprentice PUSTERLA 1880 UK LTD

This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to develop a successful career within a fast-paced engineering manufacturing environment and prefer to take a hands-on approach to your learning. Pusterla Pollards is a luxury packaging, high quality, UK Manufacturers, delivering packaging solutions around the world.

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Closing date: 21 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, shifts between 6:30am - 4:30pm. Breaks TBC

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    24 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000185362

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include: 

  • Understanding and application of safety/quality procedures
  • Completing running checks, fault-finding and fulfilling basic maintenance working with the team and engineers ·
  • Assisting with the manufacturing of products
  • Ensuring the successful running of production in order to meet targets, updating boards and completing handover documents as well as putting ideas forward for improvement
  • Working well as part of a team

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Engineering Operator Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Attending College one day a week at EKC Group (Dover Technical College)
  • Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • After completion of the Apprenticeship, there is potential this will lead to a permanent position

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills) Desired

About the employer

‘These are very exciting times at Pollards. As a Pusterla company, we retain the family values that have been a key part of our own success over the years, while our enhanced product portfolio will enable us to continue to provide the most effective luxury packaging solutions for our customers, in particular combining creative designs with strong sustainability benefits.’

Employer

PUSTERLA 1880 UK LTD

Address

UNIT 11

POULTON CLOSE

DOVER

CT17 0XB

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Training

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Contact

Blue Vinall

blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk

01227 811315

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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