Apprentice Production Technician

MERIT PLASTIC MOULDINGS LTD

Diss (IP22 4YE)

Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

Merits Plastic Mouldings are technical experts in the design and manufacture of plastic injection mouldings. They are currently looking for an apprentice Production Technician to join and learn within their team.

Wage

£15,808 a year

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Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday-Friday (8:30am-16:30pm).

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

Duration

2 years

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

Main roles and responsibilities:

  • To undertake any relevant training courses to become a Production Technician on completion of the training.
  • To learn how to start up and run production machines, including any troubleshooting and process improvement requirements, following company work instructions.
  • To learn how to carry out efficient and effective job change preparation.
  • To learn how to monitor tool condition and maintenance.
  • To learn how to carry out quality checks, including first-off submission.
  • To learn how to maintain active inter-departmental coordination, communication and co-operation.
  • To learn how to work in compliance with all statutory rules and regulations.

Where you'll work

Vinces Road
Diss
IP22 4YE

Training

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

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • The learner will be studying the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
  • Day release to West Suffolk College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Logical
  • Problem solving skills
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Being a good communicator, being open, honest, and transparent are all advantageous attributes of the ideal candidate. As well as being willing and open to learning with a keen with an engineering interest.

About this employer

We are technical experts in the design and manufacture of plastic injection mouldings. Working in partnership with you, we support your new product developments and existing moulding requirements from design to delivery. We manufacture a wide range of technical products, in a variety of engineering polymers, and supply markets such as healthcare, automotive, aerospace, electronics and consumer goods.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for a full-time role on completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020730.

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Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.