Engineering , Production & Manufacturing Apprentice

SKY CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED

Sheffield (S9 3AJ)

Closes in 27 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 June 2025

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Summary

Learn Chemical Industry engineering, warehouse and production operation skills in a hands-on, dynamic environment. You will be adaptable with good practical, numerical and awareness skills and expected to play a key role in maintaining our production flow, preparing goods for distribution, and contributing to a clean and organised workspace.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Reporting to the Director

  • Production processes
  • Mixing powder technology
  • Technical Drawings/Formulations
  • Tablet Press Machine Operation
  • Wrapping and stacking pallets
  • Machine and equipment maintenance
  • Machine automation
  • Basic Engineering processes
  • Other general labouring duties as required

Where you'll work

Unit 1, Parkway Link
Kettlebridge Road
Sheffield
S9 3AJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Your training plan

Apprentice Standard Learning Manufacturing Operative Level 2

Weekly attendance at Advanced Technology Centre

Olive Grove, 2 Olive Grove Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3BA

(including work based training)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Forklift licence is an advantage (not essential).

About this company

With over a decade of experience in the cleaning product industry, we provide high-quality, eco-friendly, products to suit a range of applications. Serving the UK and exporting globally, we fulfill direct, contract, and public sector orders to a range of customers. Sky Chemicals is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive working environment for every team member.

https://www.skychemicals.co.uk/our-story (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to develop further industry related skills and qualifications over time. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328504.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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