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Process Operator - Apprentice

Ecolab/Nalco Manufacturing · United Kingdom · posted 28 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 to £26,436.80 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Process industry manufacturing technician (level 3)
Starts
1 October 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026
Positions
2

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  • Understand and consistently comply to all safety, health and environmental standards (behavioural and machine) on site and for own work area
  • Fully run all operations in allocated area to deliver agreed production plan and achieve KPI targets whilst complying with all standard operating procedures
  • Accurately record, track and monitor all relevant operational performance data taking timely corrective actions or escalating if required
  • Participate in operational improvement initiatives and use core TPM methodologies to help in identification of losses and their elimination through root cause analysis
  • Complete routine basic maintenance tasks (TPM AM steps 1-3) and changeovers to maximise machine running times escalating non-standard equipment conditions
  • Support team by identifying improvement opportunities and raising issues to local leadership team
  • And other related duties, with guidance and training provided

Where it leads

  • The career progression is to move to different areas to acquire more experience and grow within the company

About Ecolab/Nalco Manufacturing

Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water annually. We serve industries from food & beverage to mining and manufacturing, delivering innovative solutions that reduce, reuse, and recycle water while protecting systems and equipment. Our team combines deep technical expertise with smart technology to drive efficiency, sustainability, and performance.

Things to consider

  • Highly valued if you have a couple of years relevant industrial experience in a production environment where you have demonstrated the above skills or relevant mechanical, electrical, process or chemical qualification
  • Good understanding of TPM and experience in using basic associated tools and techniques
  • Good level of English and numeracy
  • Good communication skills to perform effectively, both written and verbal instructions
  • Ability to effectively express themselves to colleagues at all levels to explain work situations and issues and understand
  • Competent in use of Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel and word). Ability to use E-mail, and manage all processes and procedures through use of electronic systems
  • Demonstrated capability of working in a production environment which requires a disciplined, ordered approach with careful attention to standards of work and personal behaviour

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam working

Where you'll work

  • Winnington Ave Northwich, United Kingdom, CW8 4DL

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