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Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprentice - Cargill PLC

Cogent Ssc Limited · Bootle · posted 9 September 2026

Wage
£22,228 a year
Hours
38.5 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Process industry manufacturing technician (level 3)
Starts
1 November 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026
Positions
6

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The role involves working as part of a process team to ensure the successful operation of the Crush and Refinery departments while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. During the apprenticeship, the incumbent will participate in a recognised Science Manufacturing training programme alongside comprehensive on-the-job training.

You will learn about the crushing and refining of rapeseed and soybeans, as well as the associated oil and meal products that are supplied to many household brands. You will be exposed to mechanical equipment, automated systems, and the chemistry behind the process of producing edible oils for supermarkets, restaurants, and takeaways, as well as animal feed (meal) for the farming community.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Train towards and demonstrate competency in the safe and effective operation of process equipment across the plant
  • Perform in-process quality control and analytical checks to ensure product quality and compliance with site standards
  • Work towards and successfully complete the Level 3 Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
  • Support plant operations through front-line maintenance, housekeeping, and other production-related activities as required
  • Maintain quality systems, operational logs, and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner
  • Keep detailed training records to support apprenticeship progress, training activities, and studies

Your training

  • Process Industry Manufacturing Technician Level 3
  • Training for this apprenticeship will be completed online

Where it leads

Potential to become a Site Support Technician or Process Technician. Starting salary £22k per annum rising with training with the first increase being after 12-months and further thereon based on performance. Future potential salary earnings in excess of £60k.

About Cogent Ssc Limited

As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade 4/C or above) — essential
  • A Level At least 2 A-Levels (grade CCC or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Regent Road, Liverpool, Bootle, L20 8DF
  • Branch Dock Two, Gladstone Dock, Bootle, L20 1BG

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