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Production Technical Operator Apprentice

Northwood Hygiene Products Limited · Telford · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£29,970 a year
Hours
41.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Starts
22 September 2026
Closing date
20 August 2026
Positions
1

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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 the work request system
  • Working with continuous improvement of efficiency, cost and material usage
  • Operating machines on the production line and maximising the output of the machines

Your training

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.

Where it leads

  • 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

About Northwood Hygiene Products Limited

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.

Things to consider

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.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceAmbitiousMotivated to learnPunctual and reliable

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • Northwood House, Stafford Park 10, Telford, TF3 3AB

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