Apprentice machine Operator

ELLIOTT ABSORBENT PRODUCTS LTD

LITTLEBOROUGH (OL15 9FG)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 August 2025

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Summary

Machine Operator required for Food use absorbent Pad manufacturer. We have an opening for an apprentice Machine operator to initially be trained on our Slitter rewinder and Paper to HDPE Laminator. Full Training will be provided. Some manual Handling up to 20kg

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 per hour

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 14:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 16 August 2025

Duration

1 year

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

  • Ensuring the machine is in a safe working condition, reporting any defects to the management team
  • Ensuring that the correct materials are used in line with product specifications
  • Ensuring the quality of the product is maintained and slit widths are as per customer specification
  • Ensuring that the production plan is followed effectively
  • Ensuring that all paperwork is completed accurately for traceability, stock control and collation of KPI’s
  • Report any shortfalls in production or materials to the management team
  • Ensuring that the Hygiene on and around the area of the machine is maintained
  • Ensuring that any waste produced is removed on a routine basis
  • Participate in internal audits when required
  • Maintain effective working relationships with all employees

Where you'll work

UNIT 7
GREENVALE BUSINESS PARK
TODMORDEN ROAD
LITTLEBOROUGH
OL15 9FG

Training

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

Training provider

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Full Training in machine operation & Quality control

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grade 4/C or above)

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

Skills

  • Understanding of Maths
  • Understanding of English
  • Enthusiasm
  • Willing to Learn

Other requirements

Manual work, with standing for long periods. Ability to make sure that all H & S is adhered to.

About this employer

Manufacturing of Absorbent Pads for the food industry.

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time employment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Jason Wales

jwales@rochdaletraining.co.uk

07860 919 380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335191.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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