Production Technical Operator Apprentice

NORTHWOOD HYGIENE PRODUCTS LIMITED

Telford (TF3 3AB)

Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

Northwood Hygiene are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Line Operator who is keen not only to learn how to operate on the line but also to progress and develop further skills to enhance the opportunity. Lean, improvement-driven, with training and growth for the right people.

Wage

£29,970 a year

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
6.00am to 6.00pm. 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern.

41 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 12 March 2026

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

Day to day tasks will include:

  • Working to agreed safety principles and rules and influencing colleagues to do the same
  • Working to agreed quality policies and specifications
  • Help investigate, analyse and drive continuous improvement across the production environment
  • Define and assist in collating and updating Standard Operating Procedures, Centreline, Process Fault Trees and Downtime recording
  • Support with daily/weekly machine autonomous maintenance check/shifts inspectors highlighting any defects immediately via work request system
  • Working with continuous improvement of efficiency and cost and material usage
  • Operating machines on the production line and maximising the output of the machines

Where you'll work

Northwood House
Stafford Park 10
Telford
TF3 3AB

Training

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

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

This is a level 2 Lean Manufacturing Apprenticeship delivered over a duration of 12 months. The apprentice will be required to attend the training centre, In-Comm Training and Business Services, Telford, TF3 3AJ 1 day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English, Science (grade 4-9 minimum)
  • Maths (grade 5-9 minimum)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Ambitious
  • Motivated to learn
  • Punctual and reliable

Other requirements

Applicants must be aged 18+ for this apprenticeship, due to the shift pattern required. Northwood Hygiene is looking for someone who is ambitious and motivated with a desire to learn and develop their full potential. The ideal candidate will have excellent time-keeping and communication skills to become a long-term member of the skilled team and grow within the successful family business.

About this employer

SINCE 1974 NORTHWOOD HAS EVOLVED FROM A HUMBLE PAPER SALES START-UP, TO A MARKET LEADER OFFERING OUR CUSTOMERS A SUSTAINABLE AND FULLY INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTION. We manufacture the paper products that make a real difference to those working across a number of sectors including education, leisure, food & catering, commercial, industrial and healthcare.

https://www.northwood.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Free staff sales. Sage employee benefits platform. Early access to pay benefit. Employee assistance Programme. Employee referral scheme. 20 days holiday increasing with service to 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays. Company pension scheme.

After this apprenticeship

  • Full-time position as a Technical Operator once this apprenticeship is successfully completed
  • You will become a subject matter expert with further development within the company for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012527.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Monday 2 March 2026 at 11:59pm)